USA / UK,
1993, 134 min
(Alternative: 129 min)
Directed by:
James IvoryScreenplay:
Ruth Prawer JhabvalaCinematography:
Tony Pierce-RobertsComposer:
Richard RobbinsCast:
Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson, James Fox, Christopher Reeve, Peter Vaughan, Hugh Grant, Michael Lonsdale, Patrick Godfrey, Peter Cellier, Ben Chaplin (more)VOD (5)
Plots(1)
In post-World War I England, head butler Stevens has devoted his life entirely to service. With careful and unfailing devotion, he adheres to a system of old-fashioned propriety. His worldview is challenged and complicated by a vivacious housekeeper who falls in love with him and for whom he cares deeply, though he is unable to directly express it. Stevens must also quietly contend with the fact his master, Lord Darlington, is an influential, yet naïve gentleman under the spell of Nazi sympathizers. (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1994 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1994 - James Ivory (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1994 - Anthony Hopkins (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1994 - Emma Thompson (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
- 1994 - Ruth Prawer Jhabvala (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 1994 - Richard Robbins (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score))
- 1994 - Best Achievement in Production Design
- 1994 - Best Achievement in Costume Design
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1994 - Anthony Hopkins (Best Leading Actor)
- 1994 - Best Film
- 1994 - James Ivory (Best Director)
- 1994 - Emma Thompson (Best Leading Actress)
- 1994 - Ruth Prawer Jhabvala (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 1994 - Tony Pierce-Roberts (Best Cinematography)
Goya Awards
- 1995 - James Ivory (Best European Feature)
Robert Awards (Danish Film Awards)
- 1995 - James Ivory (Best Foreign Film)
Amanda Awards
- 1994 - James Ivory (Best Foreign Language Film)
Golden Globes
- 1994 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1994 - James Ivory (Best Director)
- 1994 - Ruth Prawer Jhabvala (Best Screenplay)
- 1994 - Anthony Hopkins (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1994 - Emma Thompson (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1993 - Emma Thompson (Best Actress)