Brideshead Revisited (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2008, Brideshead Revisited is a drama and romance film directed by Julian Jarrold, running about 133 minutes. “Every temptation has its price.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on Evelyn Waugh's 1945 classic British novel, Brideshead Revisited is a poignant story of forbidden love and the loss of innocence set in England prior to the Second World War.
Who’s in it. Brideshead Revisited stars Matthew Goode as Charles Ryder, Ben Whishaw as Sebastian Flyte, Hayley Atwell as Julia Flyte and Emma Thompson as Lady Marchmain, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Brideshead Revisited has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $13.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Brideshead Revisited page.
If you liked it. Fans of Brideshead Revisited tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Brideshead Revisited (2008)?
- In US, Brideshead Revisited is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Brideshead Revisited worth watching?
- Brideshead Revisited holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Brideshead Revisited?
- Brideshead Revisited stars Matthew Goode, Ben Whishaw, Hayley Atwell, Emma Thompson and Michael Gambon.
- When was Brideshead Revisited released?
- Brideshead Revisited was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.