The read
Critics rate it 27 points higher than audiences do.
Synopsis
C.S. Lewis, a world-renowned writer and professor, leads a passionless life until he meets spirited poet Joy Gresham.
Ratings
IMDb7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Critics rate it 27 points higher than audiences do.
317 audience votes
Key crew
- George FentonOriginal Music Composer
- William NicholsonScreenplay
- Richard AttenboroughDirector
Cast
- Anthony HopkinsC. S. 'Jack' Lewis
- Debra WingerJoy Gresham
- Edward HardwickeWarnie Lewis
- John WoodChristopher Riley
- Michael DenisonHarry Harrington
- Peter FirthDr Craig
- Matthew DelamereSimon Chadwick
- Julian FellowesDesmond Arding
- Julian FirthFather John Fisher
- Robert FlemyngClaude Bird
- Andrew HawkinsRupert Parrish
- Peter HowellCollege President
Stills
Themes
stroke of fateenglandbrotherchristianityliteraturebachelormarriagebiographybased on play or musicaloxfordauthorwriter