Brief Encounter

Returning home from a shopping trip to a nearby town, bored suburban housewife Laura Jesson is thrown by happenstance into an acquaintance with virtuous doctor Alec Harvey. Their casual friendship soon develops during their weekly visits into something more emotionally fulfilling than either expected, and they must wrestle with the potential havoc their deepening relationship would have on their lives and the lives of those they love.

Tagline

“A story of the most precious moments in a woman's life!”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama, Romance

Director

David Lean

Original Language

EN

What is Brief Encounter about?

Returning home from a shopping trip to a nearby town, bored suburban housewife Laura Jesson is thrown by happenstance into an acquaintance with virtuous doctor Alec Harvey. Their casual friendship soon develops during their weekly visits into something more emotionally fulfilling than either expected, and they must wrestle with the potential havoc their deepening relationship would have on their lives and the lives of those they love.

Who directed Brief Encounter?

Brief Encounter was directed by David Lean.

When was Brief Encounter released?

Brief Encounter was released on November 24, 1945.

How long is Brief Encounter?

Brief Encounter has a runtime of 1h 26m.

Where can I track Brief Encounter?

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