45 Years

R

Released Dec 23, 2015

1h 33m

Drama

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211 Reviews

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10,000+ Ratings

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As their 45th wedding anniversary approaches, a woman (Charlotte Rampling) learns that her husband (Tom Courtenay) was once engaged to someone else.

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Critics Consensus

45 Years offers richly thought-provoking rewards for fans of adult cinema -- and a mesmerizing acting showcase for leads Charlotte Rampling and Tom Courtenay.

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Kai W

With how subtle the couple's relationship problems are addressed, Rampling's character is felt through the scenes. This film shows that on the surface, marriages can be long and happy on the surface until the past re-emerges. The cinematography and editing really makes it even more genuine.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/29/23

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Alec B

Rampling's performance is a masterclass in subtlety and I appreciate that Haigh kept the movie short because it's so achingly sad.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/13/23

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Georgan G

This excellent screenplay jumps right into events of 50 years ago. Clearly troubled, the husband's reaction is noticed by his wife. The ending left me sad. SPOILER ALERT: It also leaves me wondering if he is a murderer.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/18/23

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Carrie G

Quiet and subtle, but packs a devastating punch. Amazing performance my Charlotte Rampling.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/20/23

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Charlie G

First of all, the film is worth watching for the intimacy of the camera work and the superb acting. Critics gave it 97% while the audience score was around 67% and, ironically, I believe this is due to what is supposed to the its main strength, the ending. Kate finds out, a la "Rebecca" that she has been fighting the dead lover of her husband kept alive by his memories both physical and nostalgic The denoument is revealed in the lyrics of a very famous crooner's song as she begins to realise the importance of them to her relationship. I won't name the song. It is laughable when someone takes the trouble to put pen to paper and set up meetings to have the thing produced and people like myself suggest " What you should have done is ..." However here goes. The ending is perhaps too subtle and there are other possible reasons for Kate's demenour in the final seconds. Firstly, I actually thought she was "losing it", something sort of hinted about her husband. Secondly, at one point when she was looking at the slides in the loft and discovered that her adversary had been expecting I thought perhaps she would realise that her husband had killed his former partner on the mountain top for declaring she was leaving him and going off with the guy that had teamed up with them and with whom she was connecting. He actually declares to Kate her laughter drove him mad. Sadly, it was not to be and it did engender a sort of let down. That said I am glad I watched it.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/25/23

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Frances D

It was slow starting but then it really got my attention. Very well acted. I Loved it and may watch it again.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/15/23

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Andrew Haigh

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Charlotte Rampling

Kate Mercer

Tom Courtenay

Geoff Mercer

Geraldine James

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

A drama of profound majesty sure to be marveled at for many years to come.

Rated: 4/4

Aug 16, 2016

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Jake Coyle

Associated Press

How many great movies could be written across the enigmatic, profound face of Charlotte Rampling? Hundreds? Thousands? At any rate, Andrew Haigh's 45 Years is one of them.

May 10, 2016

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

This story, which grows richer the more you think about it, is a rueful acknowledgment of the fact that few of us can.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 4, 2016

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Jordan Brooks

Vague Visages

45 Years is unconcerned with the “cuteness” of love — Haigh wants to know what makes it tick.

Aug 1, 2023

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

Rampling and Courtenay are a joy to watch. They are so perfectly in tune with the naturalistic flow of the script, and there is never a question about their characters or their relationship.

Rated: 4.5/5

Aug 20, 2022

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Nikki Baughan

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An absolute must watch, and undoubtedly the best British film of the year.

Sep 29, 2021

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Synopsis

As their 45th wedding anniversary approaches, a woman (Charlotte Rampling) learns that her husband (Tom Courtenay) was once engaged to someone else.

Director: Andrew Haigh
Screenwriter: Andrew Haigh
Distributor: IFC Films
Production Co: The Bureau
Rating: R (Language|Brief Sexuality)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 23, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 14, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $4.3M
Runtime: 1h 33m

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