Content Warnings
Overall Severity: 🟡 30/100
Total warning time: 5m
Sex/Nudity: 🟡 40/100 (4m)
- 🟡 50/100 [00:45:00 - 00:47:00] Passionate kissing between the two main characters.
- 🟡 30/100 [01:10:00 - 01:12:00] Emotional discussion about their forbidden love.
Drug Use: 🟢 10/100 (1m)
- 🟢 10/100 [00:20:00 - 00:20:30] Character smokes a cigarette.
- 🟢 10/100 [00:50:00 - 00:50:30] Character offers another a cigarette.
Violence: 🟢 0/100 (0s)
Strong Language: 🟢 0/100 (0s)
Movie FAQ
Q: What is the plot of Brief Encounter (1945)?
A: Brief Encounter is a romantic drama about Laura Jesson (Celia Johnson), a married woman, and Dr. Alec Harvey (Trevor Howard), a married doctor, who meet by chance at a railway station. Despite their existing commitments, they develop a deep emotional connection, leading to a bittersweet love affair that explores themes of duty, morality, and unfulfilled desire.
A: Brief Encounter is a romantic drama about Laura Jesson (Celia Johnson), a married woman, and Dr. Alec Harvey (Trevor Howard), a married doctor, who meet by chance at a railway station. Despite their existing commitments, they develop a deep emotional connection, leading to a bittersweet love affair that explores themes of duty, morality, and unfulfilled desire.
Q: Who directed Brief Encounter (1945)?
A: Brief Encounter was directed by David Lean, who is also known for other classic films such as Lawrence of Arabia and The Bridge on the River Kwai.
A: Brief Encounter was directed by David Lean, who is also known for other classic films such as Lawrence of Arabia and The Bridge on the River Kwai.
Q: What is the significance of the railway station in Brief Encounter?
A: The railway station serves as the central setting where Laura and Alec meet and part ways. It symbolizes the transient nature of their relationship and the fleeting moments of happiness they share, as well as the societal constraints that prevent them from being together.
A: The railway station serves as the central setting where Laura and Alec meet and part ways. It symbolizes the transient nature of their relationship and the fleeting moments of happiness they share, as well as the societal constraints that prevent them from being together.
Q: How was Brief Encounter received by critics and audiences upon its release?
A: Brief Encounter was critically acclaimed for its emotional depth, restrained performances, and David Lean's direction. Over time, it has become regarded as one of the greatest British films ever made, praised for its poignant portrayal of forbidden love.
A: Brief Encounter was critically acclaimed for its emotional depth, restrained performances, and David Lean's direction. Over time, it has become regarded as one of the greatest British films ever made, praised for its poignant portrayal of forbidden love.
Q: Is Brief Encounter based on a play or a novel?
A: Yes, Brief Encounter is based on the 1936 one-act play 'Still Life' by Noël Coward, which was part of his larger work 'Tonight at 8:30.' The film expands on the play's themes while retaining its intimate and melancholic tone.
A: Yes, Brief Encounter is based on the 1936 one-act play 'Still Life' by Noël Coward, which was part of his larger work 'Tonight at 8:30.' The film expands on the play's themes while retaining its intimate and melancholic tone.
