Shadowlands
“He distanced himself from love as he distanced himself from pain, until one woman got close enough to open his heart to the world.”
C.S. Lewis, a world-renowned writer and professor, leads a passionless life until he meets spirited poet Joy Gresham.
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About Shadowlands
Shadowlands is a 1993 English-language drama and romance film directed by Richard Attenborough. The cast is led by Anthony Hopkins, Debra Winger, Edward Hardwicke. It has a runtime of 2h 11m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 300 ratings.
Shadowlands was produced by Savoy Pictures, Shadowlands Productions, and Price Entertainment and made in United Kingdom. It was released on December 25, 1993, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $22 million, it went on to gross $26 million worldwide.
- Director
- Richard Attenborough
- Writers
- William Nicholson
- Release date
- December 25, 1993
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Budget
- $22 million
- Box office
- $26 million
- Production
- Savoy Pictures, Shadowlands Productions, Price Entertainment
Shadowlands cast & crew
Shadowlands was directed by Richard Attenborough and written by William Nicholson.
The cast features Anthony Hopkins as C. S. 'Jack' Lewis, Debra Winger as Joy Gresham, Edward Hardwicke as Warnie Lewis, John Wood as Christopher Riley, Michael Denison as Harry Harrington, and Peter Firth as Dr Craig.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by George Fenton, cinematography is by Roger Pratt, and it was produced by Richard Attenborough and Terence A. Clegg.
Is Shadowlands worth watching?
Shadowlands holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 308 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 11m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Shadowlands is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Shadowlands
Anthony Hopkins
C. S. 'Jack' Lewis
Debra Winger
Joy Gresham
Edward Hardwicke
Warnie Lewis
John Wood
Christopher Riley
Michael Denison
Harry Harrington
Peter Firth
Dr Craig
Matthew Delamere
Simon Chadwick
Julian Fellowes
Desmond Arding
Julian Firth
Father John Fisher
Robert Flemyng
Claude Bird
Andrew Hawkins
Rupert Parrish
Peter Howell
College President
Shadowlands — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Shadowlands in United States?
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▸What language is Shadowlands in?
Shadowlands is originally in English, with audio tracks including German, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Shadowlands?
Shadowlands runs 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).
▸What is Shadowlands rated?
Shadowlands is rated PG. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 308 ratings.
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