
Brideshead Revisited(2008)
“Privilege. Ambition. Desire. At Brideshead everything comes at a price.”
Overview
Befriended by aristocrat Sebastian Flyte, Oxford student Charles Ryder finds that the power and privilege experienced by the family is seductive. On a visit to the ancestral home, Brideshead, he falls in love with his friend's sister, Julia. However, as his ties to the Flytes deepen, Ryder finds himself at odds with their strong Roman Catholicism.
Director
Julian Jarrold
Studio
BBC Film
Budget
$20M
Revenue
$13M
Cast

Matthew Goode
as Charles Ryder

Ben Whishaw
as Sebastian Flyte

Hayley Atwell
as Julia Flyte

Emma Thompson
as Lady Marchmain

Michael Gambon
as Lord Marchmain

Patrick Malahide
as Mr. Ryder

Ed Stoppard
as Bridey Flyte

Greta Scacchi
as Cara

Anna Madeley
as Celia

Jonathan Cake
as Rex Mottram

Richard Teverson
as Cousin Jasper

Joseph Beattie
as Anthony Blanche
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2008
Runtime
2h 13m
Language
French
Rating
6.3 / 10
Budget
$20M
Box Office
$13M
Production Companies
BBC Film • Ecosse Films • HanWay Films
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What is Brideshead Revisited about?▼
Befriended by aristocrat Sebastian Flyte, Oxford student Charles Ryder finds that the power and privilege experienced by the family is seductive. On a visit to the ancestral home, Brideshead, he falls in love with his friend's sister, Julia. However, as his ties to the Flytes deepen, Ryder finds himself at odds with their strong Roman Catholicism.
Who directed Brideshead Revisited?▼
Brideshead Revisited was directed by Julian Jarrold and released in 2008. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is Brideshead Revisited?▼
Brideshead Revisited has a runtime of 2 hours and 13 minutes (133 minutes total).
Who stars in Brideshead Revisited?▼
The cast of Brideshead Revisited includes Matthew Goode as Charles Ryder, Ben Whishaw as Sebastian Flyte, Hayley Atwell as Julia Flyte, Emma Thompson as Lady Marchmain, Michael Gambon as Lord Marchmain and more.
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