mattwilde123
'45 Years' is a brilliant film. It was very well acted and so tense. The way each scene was shot and the cinematography was beautiful.
★★★★½
45 Years
2015Movie95 minEnglish
There is just one week until Kate Mercer's 45th wedding anniversary and the planning for the party is going well. But then a letter arrives for her husband. The body of his first love has been discovered, frozen and preserved in the icy glaciers of the Swiss Alps. By the time the party is upon them, five days later, there may not be a marriage left to celebrate.
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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes96%
Metacritic85/100
Google Users86%
Director: Andrew Haigh•Genres: Drama, Romance
Plot Summary
A happily married couple, Kate and Geoff, are preparing for their 45th-anniversary party. Their plans are thrown into disarray when Geoff receives a letter revealing that the body of his first love, who died in a climbing accident, has been found. This news brings long-buried secrets and unresolved emotions to the surface, casting a shadow over their enduring relationship.
Critical Reception
45 Years was met with widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its performances from Charlotte Rampling and Tom Courtenay, and Andrew Haigh's sensitive direction. Critics praised its subtle exploration of memory, love, and the impact of the past on present relationships.
What Reviewers Say
- Exceptional performances from the lead actors.
- A poignant and realistic portrayal of a long-term marriage.
- Masterful direction that allows the emotional weight to unfold organically.
Google audience: Audiences lauded the film for its authentic depiction of a marriage and the superb acting. Many appreciated the subtle storytelling and emotional depth, though some found the pacing slow.
Awards & Accolades
Charlotte Rampling received a Berlin International Film Festival Silver Bear for Best Actress. The film received numerous nominations, including a BAFTA Award for Best Actor for Tom Courtenay and a Golden Globe nomination for Charlotte Rampling.
Fun Fact
Andrew Haigh wrote the screenplay based on a short story by acclaimed British writer David Constantine, titled 'In Another Country'.
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Reno
> Some secrets need to be left untouched for good.
This little British romance-drama was not expected by everyone. Without Charlotte Rampling's Oscars nominee for the lead role, it would have been an easily forgotten. Because it is very ...