Damage
1992 · Movie · R · 111 min · ★ 6.6 · 75% critics
At the height of his political career, a respected British minister finds his life unraveling as obsession takes hold of him and pulls him into a dangerous relationship with his son's girlfriend. As secrecy deepens, the consequences ripple outward, threatening the stability of his family and public standing.
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Also known as damage aka fatale
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Details
- Years
- 1992
- Release date
- 1992-12-02
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 111 min
- Critic score
- 75/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.6/10 (686 votes)
About
You’ll likely like Damage if you enjoy dark, intense relationship dramas with stylish atmosphere and powerful performances, and don’t mind obsession-driven tension; Not for you if you want light romance or fast pacing—try Scandal instead.
Pros: intense leading performances; stylish and stylish mood; strong drama | Cons: slow, plodding pace; unsettling consequences; mixed chemistry
Themes
- london, england
- sibling relationship
- loss of loved one
- longing
- politician
- scandal
- in flagranti
- femme fatale
- older man younger woman relationship
- extramarital affair
- voyeur
- father son relationship
- +1 more
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1993 · nominated
- César Award — Best Actress · 1993 · nominated
Cast & crew
Jeremy Irons
as Dr. Stephen Fleming
Juliette Binoche
as Anna Barton
Miranda Richardson
as Ingrid Fleming
Rupert Graves
as Martyn Fleming
Peter Stormare
as Peter Wetzler
Gemma Clarke
as Sally Fleming
Ian Bannen
as Edward Lloyd
Julian Fellowes
as Donald Lyndsay, MP
Leslie Caron
as Elizabeth Prideaux
Tony Doyle
as Prime Minister
Directed by Louis Malle