Film · 2007
Atonement
Directed by Joe Wright · starring Roger Evans, Saoirse Ronan and Ailidh Mackay
- 2 h 3 min
- 15
- Drama · Romance · Mystery
UK
- Released in the UK 6 September 2007
- 7.6 Users29 votes
Synopsis
When a young girl catches her sister in a passionate embrace with a childhood friend, her jealousy drives her to tell a lie that will irrevocably change the course of all their lives forever.
Where to watch Atonement
All the optionsAvailable now in the UK:
Availability checked on 8 November 2026.
The essentials
- Runtime
- 123 min2 hours and 3 minutes
- Budget
- $30mUniversal Pictures
- Rating
- 15Suitable only for 15 years and over
- How long is Atonement?
- 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes).
- When was Atonement released in the UK?
- It was released in the UK on 6 September 2007.
- Who directed Atonement?
- Joe Wright.
- Who is in Atonement?
- It stars Roger Evans, Saoirse Ronan, Ailidh Mackay and Brenda Blethyn.
- Where can I watch Atonement?
- In the UK it is available to rent on Apple TV and Prime Video.
Cast
Full cast (41)-
Roger Evans Beach Soldier
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Saoirse Ronan Briony Tallis, aged 13
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Ailidh Mackay Singing Housemaid
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Brenda Blethyn Grace Turner
- JW Julia West Betty
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James McAvoy Robbie Turner
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Harriet Walter Emily Tallis
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Keira Knightley Cecilia Tallis
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Juno Temple Lola Quincey
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Felix von Simson Pierrot Quincey
- Director
- Joe Wright
- Writers
- Ian McEwan, Christopher Hampton
- Producers
- Tim Bevan, Richard Eyre, Eric Fellner, Debra Hayward
- Cinematography
- Seamus McGarvey
Photos and posters
All 52 photosReviews
7.6 29 votes
- 1017 %
- 910 %
- 821 %
- 728 %
- 67 %
- ≤517 %
Awards
All the awards- Academy Awards (Oscars) 2008 1 of 7 nominations Won: Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Score
- Golden Globes 2008 2 of 7 nominations Won: Best Motion Picture - Drama, Best Original Score - Motion Picture
- BAFTA Awards 2008 2 of 14 nominations Won: Best Film, Best Production Design
Soundtrack
All 8 songs- Clair de luneGordon Thompson Spotify
- O Soave Fanciulla, O Dolce VisoJussi Björling, Victoria de los Ángeles, The RCA Victor Orchestra, Conducted, Thomas Beecham Spotify
- (There'll Be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs of DoverThe Dunkirk Soldiers Spotify
- Keep the Home Fires BurningThe Dunkirk Soldiers Spotify
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