Atonement (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2007, Atonement is a drama and romance film directed by Joe Wright, running about 123 minutes. “Torn apart by betrayal. Separated by war. Bound by love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As a 13-year-old, fledgling writer Briony Tallis irrevocably changes the course of several lives when she accuses her older sister's lover of a crime he did not commit.
Who’s in it. Atonement stars Keira Knightley as Cecilia Tallis, James McAvoy as Robbie Turner, Romola Garai as Briony Tallis (Age 18) and Saoirse Ronan as Briony Tallis (Age 13), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Atonement has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $131M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and 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 Atonement page.
If you liked it. Fans of Atonement tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Atonement (2007)?
- In US, Atonement is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and 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 Atonement worth watching?
- Atonement holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Atonement?
- Atonement stars Keira Knightley, James McAvoy, Romola Garai, Saoirse Ronan and Brenda Blethyn.
- When was Atonement released?
- Atonement was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.