The Remains of the Day

The Remains of the Day (1993)★ 7.9/10

PG · US,GB · 134 min · October 25, 1993

  • Drama
  • Romance

Directed by: James Ivory

Written by: Kazuo Ishiguro, Ruth Prawer Jhabvala

A butler sacrifices love for duty in 1930s England.

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Awards · 1 wins, 18 nominations

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LLucas.February 20, 2026
Anthony Hopkins masterclass, for sure. But it feels dated in a bit toothless with how it approaches its historical storyline. It's at its best when it focuses on the Hopkins character's emotionless state. Some beautiful cinematography, so it's an stunning watch visually. Plus there's a young Hugh Grant that is a bit of a scene stealer. Cool movie if you're in the mood for a "stuffy" period piece.
BBernadette_KnappJuly 2, 2025
There are people who are deeply sensitive yet ostentatious, constantly suppressing their inner emotions. These people are the most pitiable. Stevens, played by Anthony Hopkins, is constrained by duty and decorum when facing the woman he loves, appearing indifferent and aloof. Their tragedy was inevitable.
BBetsy_GarberJuly 2, 2025
Given the British obsession with tradition and strict self-discipline, it is unsurprising that London has one of the highest suicide rates in the world. While I respect strong self-control, sacrificing genuine emotion for the sake of propriety feels like pure hypocrisy
MMarcus_LewisJuly 2, 2025
Dada a obsessão britânica pela tradição e pela estrita autodisciplina, não é surpreendente que Londres tenha uma das taxas de suicídio mais elevadas do mundo. Embora eu respeite um forte autocontrole, sacrificar emoções genuínas em prol do decoro parece pura hipocrisia
KKenny_KlineJuly 2, 2025
Existem pessoas que são profundamente sensíveis, mas ostentosas, reprimindo constantemente suas emoções interiores. Essas pessoas são as mais lamentáveis. Stevens, interpretado por Anthony Hopkins, é limitado pelo dever e pelo decoro ao enfrentar a mulher que ama, parecendo indiferente e distante. A tragédia deles era inevitável.
SShawn_ZimmermanJuly 2, 2025
Dada la obsesión británica con la tradición y la estricta autodisciplina, no sorprende que Londres tenga una de las tasas de suicidio más altas del mundo. Aunque respeto el autocontrol, sacrificar la emoción genuina en nombre del decoro me parece pura hipocresía.
BBrian_KirkJuly 2, 2025
Hay personas profundamente sensibles pero aparatosas, que se pasan la vida reprimiendo sus emociones. Son las más dignas de compasión. Stevens, interpretado por Anthony Hopkins, está atado al deber y a las apariencias frente a la mujer que ama, aparentando frialdad y desapego. Su tragedia era inevitable.

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