What is The Remains of the Day?
The Remains of the Day is a film first released in 1993. Catalogued under Drama, Romance.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1993
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 134 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 5, 1993
- Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Mike Nichols Productions, John Calley Productions
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
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Overview
The Remains of the Day is a film first released in 1993. Catalogued under Drama, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Columbia Pictures, Mike Nichols Productions, John Calley Productions. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A disciplined butler confronts love and moral conflict in post‑WWI England.”
- Elegant period production
- Explores duty versus desire
- Directed by James Ivory
- Deliberate pacing may feel slow for some viewers
Watch it if you appreciate understated dramas about duty, love, and historical nuance.
The film handles mature themes of suppressed romance and political allegiance, making it suitable for adult audiences.
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What is the central premise of The Remains of the Day?
It follows a rule‑bound head butler whose orderly world is challenged by a housekeeper’s love and his master’s Nazi sympathies in post‑WWI Britain.
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by James Ivory.
When was the film released in the United States?
It was released in the United States on November 19, 1993.
What is the film’s MPAA rating?
The movie carries a PG rating.
What genres does the film belong to?
It is classified as a drama and romance.
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