AtonementOverview and Synopsis

  • Atonement
  • Opened December 7, 2007 | Runtime:2 hr. 3 min.
  • R
    disturbing war images, language and some sexuality
  • In 1935, 13-year-old fledgling writer Briony Tallis (Saoirse Ronan) and her family live a life of wealth and privilege in their enormous mansion. On the warmest day of the year, the country estate takes on an unsettling hothouse atmosphere, stoking Read More
  • Cast: James McAvoy, Keira Knightley, Romola Garai, Saoirse Ronan, Vanessa Redgrave
  • Director: Joe Wright
  • Genres: Period Film, Romantic Epic, Romance

Critic Reviews

  • "An assured and deeply moving work..." Los Angeles Times

    - Kenneth Turan

  • "Despite some strong performances, it seems a defanged version of the dark novel." USA Today

    - Claudia Puig

  • "...preserves much of the tome’s metaphysical depth and all of its emotional power." Variety

    - Derek Elley

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