45 Years

    Genre
    Drama, Romance
  • |
    • Runtime
    95 mins
  • |
    • Rated
    R
  • |
    • Release Date
    2015
  • |
    • Countries
    UK
  • |
    • Languages
    English
  • |
DIRECTED BY:
Andrew Haigh
WRITTEN BY:
Andrew Haigh, David Constantine (short story)
CAST INCLUDES:
Charlotte Rampling, Tom Courtenay, Geraldine James, Dolly Wells, Richard Cunningham

ANGELIKA’S NOTE

Screen legends Charlotte Rampling and Tom Courtenay star as a couple preparing to celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary in this emotional tour-de-force from acclaimed director Andrew Haigh (WEEKEND). A stunning revelation suddenly changes everything and, consumed with questions about her husband’s past, Kate reconsiders everything she’s known about her entire marriage. As the anniversary party draws nearer she finds herself at a life-changing crossroads. Boasting virtuoso, career-defining performances from Rampling and Courtenay, winners of Best Actress & Actor at the 2015 Berlinale, 45 YEARS - rated an impeccable 97% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes - is a searingly honest, emotionally stunning portrait of the mysteries that lie at the heart of every relationship.

SYNOPSIS

A married couple preparing to celebrate their wedding anniversary receives shattering news that promises to forever change the course of their lives.

45 Years

    Genre
    Drama, Romance
  • |
    • Runtime
    95 mins
  • |
    • Rated
    R
  • |
    • Release Date
    2015
  • |
    • Countries
    UK
  • |
    • Languages
    English
  • |
DIRECTED BY
Andrew Haigh
WRITTEN BY
Andrew Haigh, David Constantine (short story)
CAST INCLUDES
Charlotte Rampling, Tom Courtenay, Geraldine James, Dolly Wells, Richard Cunningham
Screen legends Charlotte Rampling and Tom Courtenay star as a couple preparing to celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary in this emotional tour-de-force from acclaimed director Andrew Haigh (WEEKEND). A stunning revelation suddenly changes everything and, consumed with questions about her husband’s past, Kate reconsiders everything she’s known about her entire marriage. As the anniversary party draws nearer she finds herself at a life-changing crossroads. Boasting virtuoso, career-defining performances from Rampling and Courtenay, winners of Best Actress & Actor at the 2015 Berlinale, 45 YEARS - rated an impeccable 97% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes - is a searingly honest, emotionally stunning portrait of the mysteries that lie at the heart of every relationship.

A married couple preparing to celebrate their wedding anniversary receives shattering news that promises to forever change the course of their lives.

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