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Notes on a Scandal
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Notes on a Scandal

2006 · 92 min Drama Romance
7.1 / 10 · TMDB

A veteran high school teacher befriends a younger art teacher, who is having an affair with one of her 15-year-old students. However, her intentions with this new "friend" also go well beyond platonic friendship.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Richard Eyre

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Judi Dench

Judi Dench

Barbara Covett

Cate Blanchett

Cate Blanchett

Sheba Hart

Bill Nighy

Bill Nighy

Richard Hart

Andrew Simpson

Andrew Simpson

Steven Connolly

Phil Davis

Phil Davis

Brian Bangs

Michael Maloney

Michael Maloney

Sandy Pabblem

Juno Temple

Juno Temple

Polly Hart

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Max Lewis

Ben Hart

Joanna Scanlan

Joanna Scanlan

Sue Hodge

Julia McKenzie

Julia McKenzie

Marjorie

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