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Brief Encounter (1945): movie guide
Brief Encounter (1945) is a Drama, Romance running about 86 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.7/10 from 747 votes. Notable cast includes Celia Johnson, Trevor Howard, Stanley Holloway, Joyce Carey. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1945-11-24
- Runtime: 86 min
- TMDB: 7.7/10
- Genres: Drama, Romance
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1945-11-24
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What is Brief Encounter about?
Returning home from a shopping trip to a nearby town, bored suburban housewife Laura Jesson is thrown by happenstance into an acquaintance with virtuous doctor Alec Harvey. Their casual friendship soon develops during their weekly visits into something more emotionally fulfilling than either expected, and they must wrestle with the potential havoc their deepening relationship would have on their lives and the lives of those they love.
Cast highlights
Brief Encounter features Celia Johnson, Trevor Howard, Stanley Holloway, Joyce Carey, Cyril Raymond, Everley Gregg. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1945-11-24. Runtime: 86 minutes. TMDB score: 7.7/10 (747 votes). Genres: Drama, Romance. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Brief Encounter?
- Brief Encounter is listed as Drama, Romance on TMDB.
- How long is Brief Encounter?
- Brief Encounter runs about 86 minutes.
- Who stars in Brief Encounter?
- Cast highlights include Celia Johnson, Trevor Howard, Stanley Holloway, Joyce Carey, Cyril Raymond, Everley Gregg.
- Does Cinema Box stream Brief Encounter?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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