Notes on a ScandalOverview and Synopsis

  • Notes on a Scandal
  • Opened December 27, 2006 | Runtime:1 hr. 32 min.
  • R
    language and some aberrant sexual content
  • Barbara Covett (Judi Dench), a veteran teacher at St. George's, senses a kindred spirit in Sheba Hart (Cate Blanchett), the school's new art teacher. The charismatic younger woman draws Barbara, and the two become friends. Then she learns of Read More
  • Cast: Judi Dench, Cate Blanchett, Bill Nighy, Andrew Simpson, Phil Davis
  • Director: Richard Eyre
  • Genres: Psychological Drama, Melodrama, Drama

Critic Reviews

  • "...tossed the book's subtlety out the window, along with its psychological complexity, its running theme of self-deception and its dark, extra-wry sense of humor." Los Angeles Times

    - Carina Chocano

  • "...a deviously entertaining account of one woman's indiscretions as related by a not-so-disinterested third party." Variety

    - Justin Chang

Showtimes + Tickets

Fan Ratings + Reviews

image
Fan Meter (859 ratings):

Fandango Spotlight