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Atonement (2007) -- Keira Knightley talks about her character in the new film "Atonement," based on Ian McEwan's best-selling novel.
Atonement (2007) -- Fledgling writer Briony Tallis, as a 13-year-old, irrevocably changes the course of several lives when she accuses her older sister's lover of a crime he did not commit. Based on the British romance novel by Ian McEwan.

Overview

User Rating:
7.9/10   63,735 votes
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Director:
Joe Wright
Writers:
Ian McEwan (novel)
Christopher Hampton (screenplay)
Contact:
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Release Date:
4 January 2008 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama | Mystery | Romance | War more
Tagline:
You can only imagine the truth. more
Plot:
Fledgling writer Briony Tallis, as a 13-year-old, irrevocably changes the course of several lives when she accuses her older sister's lover of a crime he did not commit. Based on the British romance novel by Ian McEwan. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 23 wins & 67 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(221 articles)
134 New Names Invited to Join the Academy
 (From Rope Of Silicon. 1 July 2009, 1:08 AM, PDT)

Check Mate
 (From FilmExperience. 19 June 2009, 9:30 AM, PDT)

User Comments:
Atonement - a feast for the eyes. more
US TV Schedule:
Fri. July 174:45 AMMAX   

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Reviens-moi (France)
Expiación, deseo y pecado (Argentina) (Mexico) [es]
Искупление (Russia) [ru]
Abbitte (Germany) [de]
Desejo e Reparação (Brazil) [pt]
Espiazione (Italy) [it]
Exileosi (Greece) [el]
Expiação (Portugal) [pt]
Expiación, más allá de la pasión (Spain) [es]
Expiation (Canada: French title) [fr]
Försoning (Sweden) [sv]
Kapara (Israel: Hebrew title) [iw]
Kefaret (Turkey: Turkish title) [tr]
Lepitus (Estonia) [et]
Okajanje (Croatia) [hr]
Om forlatelse (Norway) (TV title) [no]
Pokajanje (Serbia) [sr]
Pokuta (Poland) [pl]
Reviens-moi (Belgium: French title) [fr]
Soning (Denmark) [da]
Sovitus (Finland) [fi]
Vágy és vezeklés (Hungary) [hu]
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MPAA:
Rated R for disturbing war images, language and some sexuality.
Runtime:
123 min
Country:
UK | France
Language:
English | French
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
DTS | Dolby Digital

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Romola Garai shot her scenes in 4 days. more
Goofs:
Factual errors: The BEF was a professional army and was not staffed with conscripted prisoners. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Briony Tallis, aged 13: I finished my play.
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Movie Connections:
Featured in "Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: (2007-12-08)" (2007) more
Soundtrack:
Keep the Home Fires Burning more

FAQ

Was Robbie guilty of the rape of Lola?
Should Briony's atonement be accepted?
Is this based on a true story?
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257 out of 362 people found the following comment useful:-
Atonement - a feast for the eyes., 16 September 2007
10/10
Author: jayceetees from United Kingdom

My wife and I went to see the movie last night and were totally blown away by the whole experience. So brilliantly directed and acted. The movie time just flew by and we were drawn in and captivated by each dramatic moment. Never having read the book or been an expert on WW2, I had a truly open mind on what to expect and I'm not one of those who count every rivet or go looking for technical inaccuracies however small. This was truly a masterpiece of cinematography. We were treated to wonderful performances, lavish sets, shocking and thought-provoking moments and haunting themes. I had the privilege of being an extra in the Redcar, Dunkirk scene and once seen in its full glory and effect on the big screen I was simply in awe and glad to have been a part of it. Walking along Redcar beach from now on will never quite be the same again. I am quite sure that the movie will win a number of awards within the next 12 months, but that is not what really matters. Movies are there to entertain, tell a story and affect you emotionally and by God this did it in spades! If you have not seen it yet, you must!

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