Damage

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Damage

R

Released Dec 23, 1992

1h 52m

Drama

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Upper-crust British politician Stephen (Jeremy Irons) is in a dull but stable marriage with Ingrid (Miranda Richardson). When Stephen meets the alluring fiancée of his son, Anna (Juliette Binoche), he is overcome with passion and starts an intense but dangerous affair with her. That Anna is engaged to his son and says she is haunted by personal demons is not enough to stop Stephen. Continuing the sordid relationship, Stephen struggles to avoid destroying himself and his family.

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Edward Guthmann

San Francisco Chronicle

Louis Malle's beleaguered tale of sexual obsession is a strange but satisfying hybrid of high-gloss trash and Greek tragedy.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 11, 2023

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David Ansen

Newsweek

It's to Malle and his gifted company's credit that this posh bodice-ripper often comes close to achieving its tragic ambitions. But the stylish Damage is a lot easier to enjoy if one doesn't feel compelled to take it seriously.

May 22, 2018

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Owen Gleiberman

Entertainment Weekly

Rated: A-

Sep 7, 2011

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Joe Lipsett

Bloody Disgusting

The iconic final image...is sheer perfection. It’s a symbol of everything that he [Stephen] had and lost; an empty bit of nostalgia epitomizing the three lives he ruined.

Rated: 4/5

May 31, 2023

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Steve Warren

Southern Voice (Atlanta)

The acting is excellent and Damage is no tease; it's an intelligent, well made erotic drama.

May 9, 2023

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Vanessa Letts

The Spectator

The worst thing about Damages is David Hare's screenplay. It is constructed mostly out of embarrassingly meaningful looks.

Jul 25, 2018

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Kenneth G

A lesson in bad, bad parenting... though sealed with the proverbial yet doubly tragic comeuppance.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/06/23

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Anne C

Well, there’s some interesting positions I’ll say that, between Jeremy Irons and Juliet Binoch. Some I certainly wouldn’t attempt especially with my knees and my age. I do like Rupert Graves though in all that I’ve seen him in. Tragic death of poor Martyn post discovery of his betrothed and father mixing it up. A good story albeit sad for all in the end.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/06/25

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Audience Member

What was the point though? Of all of what happened? Where's the story?!! Even the erotic scenes were terrible..

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

07/26/24

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Audience Member

wasted potential. they tried to make the sex scenes lustful and passionate and they were honestly just rough and over dramatic. very over dramatic. though, i did enjoy miranda richardson's acting at the end. her acting and martyn's death scene seems to be the only good part of the film.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

06/25/24

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miss m

Not half as good as Obsession. It's too late. But Jeremy Irons ia a beautiful man. They keep casting him with unattractive and poorly matched actresses. And directors. Very sad.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

07/30/23

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Teresa R

Incredibly evocative movie delving deep into psyches of flawed characters ...believable and ultimately tragic..as life can often be.Great cast and directing.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/15/22

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Synopsis

Upper-crust British politician Stephen (Jeremy Irons) is in a dull but stable marriage with Ingrid (Miranda Richardson). When Stephen meets the alluring fiancée of his son, Anna (Juliette Binoche), he is overcome with passion and starts an intense but dangerous affair with her. That Anna is engaged to his son and says she is haunted by personal demons is not enough to stop Stephen. Continuing the sordid relationship, Stephen struggles to avoid destroying himself and his family.

Director: Louis Malle
Producer: Louis Malle
Distributor: New Line Cinema
Rating: R
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 23, 1992, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 2, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $7.5M
Runtime: 1h 52m
Sound Mix: Surround

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