Notes on a Scandal(2006)
“One woman's mistake is another's opportunity.”
Overview
A veteran high school teacher befriends a younger art teacher, who is having an affair with one of her 15-year-old students. However, her intentions with this new "friend" also go well beyond platonic friendship.
Director
Richard Eyre
Studio
Fox Searchlight Pictures
Budget
$15M
Revenue
$50M
Cast
Judi Dench
as Barbara Covett
Cate Blanchett
as Sheba Hart
Bill Nighy
as Richard Hart
Andrew Simpson
as Steven Connolly
Phil Davis
as Brian Bangs
Michael Maloney
as Sandy Pabblem
Juno Temple
as Polly Hart
Max Lewis
as Ben Hart
Joanna Scanlan
as Sue Hodge
Julia McKenzie
as Marjorie
Shaun Parkes
as Bill Rumer
Tom Georgeson
as Ted Mawson
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2006
Runtime
1h 32m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$15M
Box Office
$50M
Production Companies
Fox Searchlight Pictures • DNA Films • UK Film Council
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What is Notes on a Scandal about?▼
A veteran high school teacher befriends a younger art teacher, who is having an affair with one of her 15-year-old students. However, her intentions with this new "friend" also go well beyond platonic friendship.
Who directed Notes on a Scandal?▼
Notes on a Scandal was directed by Richard Eyre and released in 2006. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is Notes on a Scandal?▼
Notes on a Scandal has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
Who stars in Notes on a Scandal?▼
The cast of Notes on a Scandal includes Judi Dench as Barbara Covett, Cate Blanchett as Sheba Hart, Bill Nighy as Richard Hart, Andrew Simpson as Steven Connolly, Phil Davis as Brian Bangs and more.
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