Notes on a Scandal (2006)
One woman's mistake is another's opportunity.
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.
Director: Richard Eyre
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: December 25, 2006
Cast
- Judi Dench - Barbara Covett
- Cate Blanchett - Sheba Hart
- Bill Nighy - Richard Hart
- Andrew Simpson - Steven Connolly
- Phil Davis - Brian Bangs
- Michael Maloney - Sandy Pabblem
- Juno Temple - Polly Hart
- Max Lewis - Ben Hart
- Joanna Scanlan - Sue Hodge
- Julia McKenzie - Marjorie
Screenplay
- Patrick Marber (Screenplay)
- Zoë Heller (Novel)
Music: Philip Glass
Cinematography: Chris Menges
Editing: John Bloom, Antonia Van Drimmelen
Production: Fox Searchlight Pictures, DNA Films, UK Film Council, BBC Film, Scott Rudin Productions, Robert Fox Productions, Ingenious Media
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English, Français
Budget: $15M
Box Office: $50M
Original Language: en
Themes
Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Moving Relationship Stories, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, The Pain of Unrequited Love
Keywords
adultery, infidelity, friendship, based on novel or book, obsession, blackmail, seduction, stalker, teacher, love, loneliness, conservative, relationship, art, extramarital affair
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Notes on a Scandal about?
- 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.
- Who directed Notes on a Scandal?
- Notes on a Scandal was directed by Richard Eyre.
- Who stars in Notes on a Scandal?
- Notes on a Scandal stars Judi Dench, Cate Blanchett, Bill Nighy, Andrew Simpson, Phil Davis, Michael Maloney.
- How long is Notes on a Scandal?
- Notes on a Scandal has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Notes on a Scandal?
- Notes on a Scandal is a Drama, Romance film.
- What is the budget of Notes on a Scandal?
- Notes on a Scandal had a budget of $15M.
- How much did Notes on a Scandal gross?
- Notes on a Scandal grossed $50M worldwide.
- Where was Notes on a Scandal produced?
- Notes on a Scandal was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Notes on a Scandal?
- The themes of Notes on a Scandal include: Forbidden Love and Passionate Affairs, Moving Relationship Stories, Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, The Pain of Unrequited Love.