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      Shadowlands

      1985 1 hr. 30 min. Drama List
      Reviews 92% 100+ Ratings Audience Score C.S. Lewis (Joss Ackland) is an Oxford academic in his 50s, riding high on the success of his series of "Narnia" children's books. When he begins corresponding with an American, Joy Gresham (Claire Bloom), Lewis surprises himself by falling in love. They marry, and Lewis becomes father to two stepsons (Rupert Baderman, Rhys Hopkins). But his happiness is tested when Joy is diagnosed with cancer. Now Lewis, a devout Christian, suffers through a crisis of faith. Read More Read Less

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      kevin e Much better than the more popular 1993 remake. This was so good when I saw it on TV, I was appalled that they were remaking it. Sure, these days the film quality is severely lacking but the way it's done is worth it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member incredible and very worthwhile Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Audience Member Own it, absolutely love it, would watch it over & over Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Audience Member Own it, absolutely love it, would watch it over & over Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Audience Member While still partially fiction, this earlier version is far closer (than the Hopkins/Winger film) to the historical facts of Jack and Joy's relationship, and to Lewis's philosophy and personality. Even this was released in two decidedly different cuts, however, so be sure to see the longer 92-minute edition. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis C.S. Lewis (Joss Ackland) is an Oxford academic in his 50s, riding high on the success of his series of "Narnia" children's books. When he begins corresponding with an American, Joy Gresham (Claire Bloom), Lewis surprises himself by falling in love. They marry, and Lewis becomes father to two stepsons (Rupert Baderman, Rhys Hopkins). But his happiness is tested when Joy is diagnosed with cancer. Now Lewis, a devout Christian, suffers through a crisis of faith.
      Director
      Norman Stone
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Jan 30, 2017
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