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Set in England in 1952, Shadowlands is the tender and deeply moving true story of the love affair between CS Lewis (Anthony Hopkins) and Joy Gresham (Debra Winger). CS Lewis, a highly acclaimed writer (The Narnia Chronicles) lived a quiet and ordered life as a professor of English Literature at Magdalen College, Oxford. This .. Read more

Starring	Anthony Hopkins, Debra Winger, Julian Fellowes, Robert Flemyng
Director	Richard Attenborough
Genres	Drama, Romance

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- 1952. Theologian and essayist, CS 'Jack' Lewis (Hopkins) conducts a life of faintly mildewed bachelorhood at Magdalen... read more on Time Out
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  - 4
  It's what it is: a chick flick but excellent at it!
  
  Surely everyone know of this film. It's what it is, an emotional chick flick but excellent at it! Realistic, raw emotion permeates every scene and the ... read more »
  
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  - Neophytou
  - London
  - 08 Feb 2005 at 10:08
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  An Older Definition of Love
  
  Loved every minute of it! Those in the UK who are old enough to remember will find a Britain that was far gentler, more noble than what we live today. Those ... read more »
  
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- - HooverDoover1
  - 1 review
  - London
  - 10 Oct 2011 at 16:13
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  A wonderful and moving film
  
  Didn't think I'd like it, but had heard of the film, so put it on my list just in case. I thought it was an excellent film - good location shots, and ... read more »
  
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- - Antollamh
  - 48 reviews
  - Sheffield
  - 17 Jul 2011 at 22:56
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  Beautiful
  
  A very slow start, but stick with it. It developes into a wonderful story. We very much enjoyed it.
  
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- - Keith Jones
  - Burntwood, Staffordshire, England
  - 11 Aug 2010 at 14:05
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  Just Perfect
  
  A beautiful and very moving story. Understated and very real. Everything from the script, the pace, the cinematography and the acting performances absolutely ... read more »
  
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  - uk
  - 10 Jul 2010 at 00:35
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  Great Performances
  
  In the modern day cinema of over-hyped romance films and intense sex scenes, this movie stands out as a real love story.
  
  A man who has lived a ... read more »
  
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  - Cambridge
  - 01 Apr 2010 at 10:05
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  shadowlands
  
  Wonderfully poignant film - great acting from Anthony Hopkins and other members of the cast. Really captured the atmosphere of both Oxford and the 'dreaming... read more »
  
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- - luxlumini
  - 2 reviews
  - Exeter
  - 02 Mar 2010 at 14:08
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  Master of the understated
  
  I think Anthony Hopkeins is one of the finest actors Britain has produced. he has an incredible knack of being able to portray enormous power and poignancy in ... read more »
  
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- - Yochanan
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  - Harrow
  - 15 Feb 2010 at 08:23
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  Beautiful
  
  Hopkins as always superb. Storytelling at its best.
  
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- - PJ Robinson
  - Sunderland
  - 25 Oct 2009 at 01:07
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  A real tearjerker - but lovely film
  
  Absolute sterling performances by Anthony Hopkins and Debra Winger. Based ont he true story of Narnia Chronicles CS Lewis a college professor who believed that ... read more »
  
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- - Cristelstarr
  - 7 reviews
  - Walsall
  - 30 Sep 2009 at 15:56
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  Shadowlands
  
  This is quite a wonderful film and inspired me to find out more about this famous author, CS Lewis. I have now read quite a few of his books and I can honestly... read more »
  
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  - Pulborough
  - 23 Sep 2009 at 14:06
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  It's what it is: a chick flick but excellent at it!
  
  Surely everyone know of this film. It's what it is, an emotional chick flick but excellent at it! Realistic, raw emotion permeates every scene and the ... read more »
  
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  - Neophytou
  - London
  - 08 Feb 2005 at 10:08
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  Quiet but Brilliant
  
  Acting superb. Story heartbreaking. Very cathartic for us to watch. But enjoyed it terribly. Recommend it to all.
  
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  - Yorkshire
  - 14 Dec 2005 at 14:10
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  Superb Movie - A must see film
  
  How nice to see a film with a great story and no need for bad language or sex scenes. This is a real gem of a movie and Anthony Hopkins is excellent. The story ... read more »
  
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  - Middlesbrough
  - 28 Dec 2005 at 10:15
- - 6
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  Surprised by Joy
  
  Very moving film, stiff Oxford Teacher finds Love outside books!
  
  Men still don't change, wrapped up in Work, gadgets, cars.
  
  Sons of ... read more »
  
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  - Leamington Spa
  - 28 Dec 2005 at 11:52
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  Tear jerker
  
  Anthony Hopkins is great. Buy tissues first.
  
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  - London
  - 01 Jan 2006 at 17:52
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  The power of love
  
  As a man, I will admit to not crying very easily, however, this film opened up the flood gates for me. The acting is the best I've ever seen, and the beauty... read more »
  
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  - London
  - 15 Feb 2006 at 08:42
- - 6
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  superb film
  
  Although male, i thoroughly enjoyed this film, even to the point of a few tears.It is a film quietly told, very british and none the worse for it.The cast are ... read more »
  
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  - bodmin, cornwall
  - 14 May 2006 at 10:53
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  Good weepy
  
  A fine performance by Anthony Hopkins.. A good film to wathc if you are in the mood for a tear jerker. What makes it even more compelling is that it is the ... read more »
  
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  - Stockport England
  - 11 Jan 2006 at 08:56
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  OUTSTANDING!!!!!
  
  STARTS A LITTLE SLOW BUT AFTER 15 MINUTES PICKS UP, WORTH WATCHING .NOT FOR THE ROUGH AND TOUGH . GOOD COSY NIGHT IN FILM WITH A BOTTLE OF WINE AND SOME CHOCIES... read more »
  
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- - LYN
  - Hayling Island
  - 17 Mar 2006 at 14:57
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  'Shadowlands'
  
  Antony Hopkins was well suited to the role of C.S. Lewis, capturing the loneliness and sorrow of the character. The film moving and heart rendering. A must ... read more »
  
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  - England
  - 07 Jul 2007 at 22:56

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  Set in England in 1952, Shadowlands is the tender and deeply moving true story of the love affair between CS Lewis (Anthony Hopkins) and Joy Gresham (Debra Winger). CS Lewis, a highly acclaimed writer (The Narnia Chronicles) lived a quiet and ordered life as a professor of English Literature at ...