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The Browning Version

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A British schoolmaster (Albert Finney) retires with dignity, despite illness and an unfaithful wife (Greta Scacchi).
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Nell Minow Movie Mom 07/26/2003
4/5
Not as good as the original, but Finney is magnificent. Go to Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times 01/01/2000
2.5/4
The movie is civilized and literate, and Finney is suitably melancholy in the lead, but somehow there's a lack of fire and spirit. Go to Full Review Quentin Curtis Independent on Sunday 12/12/2017
The Browning Version is not only a very bad film, it desecrates a considerable work of art. Go to Full Review Jake Euker F5 (Wichita, KS) 01/19/2007
4/5
Christopher Null Filmcritic.com 10/30/2005
4/5
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 07/26/2005
3/5
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01/04/2023 Overall, I found this film to be highly enjoyable. It's a dramatic film, but I also found it rather touching and heartfelt right from the start. As a remake of the original 1951 feature, this film is unforgettable thanks to the performance of Albert Finney. The film is unpredictable, and I found myself highly invested in the leading characters and everything surrounding them. The pacing is great, and audiences will be hooked fairly early once the film introduces the main plot outline. In the end, I found this feature to be quite surprising and rather entertaining- a must-watch. See more Philip S 12/03/2022 The Browning Version is one of my favorite screenplays by Terence Rattigan. Hard to decide which is better - the earlier film version with Sir Michael Redgrave - or this one with Albert Finney. Both are excellent productions - each with with an exquisite lead actor. If you liked this film - another screenplay by Rattigan is entitled The Winslow Boy. It also is a terrific film. See more Tim P 09/13/2021 I found this a very engaging film even in 2021, some 27 yrs after being made. Finney is magnificent and Greta Scaachi's eyes let you know all about her character immediately, a truly memorable combination. The school detailing is both accurate and isealistic at times, but that is easy to live with. I was pleased to find it amongst UK Sky Movies See more 02/08/2019 A very moving rendition of an accomplished teacher, who is unfortunately unloved by many, due to his stern demeanor. See more 10/05/2013 While this version is more superficial and not as bleak or ultimately as powerful as the original 1951 movie, it is a good movie in it's own right with great performances from a well chosen cast. See more Zack F 03/24/2013 If you are going to adapt a fantastic play into a film, stick to the bloody script, and don't add in unnecessary swearing. See more Read all reviews
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Mike Figgis

Director

Albert Finney

Andrew Crocker-Harris

Greta Scacchi

Laura Crocker-Harris

Matthew Modine

Frank Hunter

Julian Sands

Tom Gilbert

Michael Gambon

Dr. Frobisher

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Movie Info

Synopsis A British schoolmaster (Albert Finney) retires with dignity, despite illness and an unfaithful wife (Greta Scacchi).
Director
Mike Figgis
Producer
Ridley Scott, Mimi Polk Gitlin
Screenwriter
Ronald Harwood
Rating
R
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 15, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA)
$172.1K
Runtime
1h 37m
Sound Mix
Stereo, Surround
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