The Remains of the Day
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- Romance
A rule-bound head butler's world of manners and decorum in the household he maintains is tested by the arrival of a housekeeper who falls in love with him in post-WWI Britain. The possibility of romance and his master's cultivation of ties with the Nazi cause challenge his carefully maintained veneer of servitude.
The Remains of the Day is a 1993 drama romance exploring duty, restraint, and unspoken love in post-WWI Britain. The film follows a devoted head butler whose orderly world is disrupted by a housekeeper's affection and his employer's dangerous political connections, testing the boundaries of his rigid devotion to service.
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Anthony HopkinsJames Stevens
Emma ThompsonMiss Kenton
James FoxLord Darlington
Christopher ReeveJack Lewis
Hugh GrantReginald Cardinal
Peter VaughanWilliam Stevens
Ben ChaplinCharlie, Head Footman
Paula JacobsMrs. Mortimer, the cook
Patrick GodfreySpencer
Michael LonsdaleDupont D'Ivry
Rupert VansittartSir Geoffrey Wren
Tim Pigott-SmithThomas Benn
Lena HeadeyLizzie
Paul CopleyHarry Smith
Peter CellierSir Leonard Bax
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When was The Remains of the Day released?
The film was released on November 5, 1993.
What is the plot about?
The story centers on a head butler in post-WWI Britain whose carefully maintained life of manners and service is challenged by a housekeeper who develops romantic feelings for him, while his master's ties to the Nazi cause force him to confront his unwavering loyalty.
Where can I watch it?
As a 1993 theatrical release, The Remains of the Day is available through various streaming platforms, rental services, and physical media; availability varies by region and service.
What genres does it fall into?
The film is a drama and romance that explores themes of duty, restraint, and the cost of emotional suppression.
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