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Notes on a Scandal

2006 · Movie · R · 92 min · ★ 7.1 · 80% critics

DramaRomance

A veteran high school teacher befriends a younger art teacher, but their bond grows complicated when the younger teacher is involved with a student. What begins as friendship quickly turns into a tense, manipulative struggle shaped by secrets and power at school.

Based on Notes on a Scandal

Also known as Chronique d'un scandale

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Details
Years
2006
Release date
2006-12-25
Language
English
Rated
R
Runtime
92 min
Critic score
80/100
TMDB rating
7.1/10 (987 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this intense, bitter drama if you like psychologically tense school-based stories and strong lead performances; Not for you if you want a light romance, or if you’re avoiding dark scandals like Shelter (2007) or Manhattan (1979).

Pros: intense acting; tense drama; engaging school setting | Cons: uncomfortable subject; dark character dynamics; uneven final stretch

Themes

  • adultery
  • infidelity
  • friendship
  • based on novel or book
  • obsession
  • blackmail
  • seduction
  • stalker
  • teacher
  • love
  • loneliness
  • conservative
  • +7 more

Awards & recognition

  • National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
  • Academy Award — Best Actress · 2007 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Original Score · 2007 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 2007 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 2007 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Richard Eyre