Shadowlands

"He distanced himself from love as he distanced himself from pain, until one woman got close enough to open his heart to the world."

Jan 14 1994 PG 2h 11m
Biography, Drama, Romance

C.S. Lewis, a world-renowned writer and professor, leads a passionless life until he meets spirited poet Joy Gresham.

Plot

C.S. Lewis (Sir Anthony Hopkins) is the author of the "Chronicles of Narnia" books. Known as Jack, he teaches at Oxford during the 1950s. An American fan, Joy Gresham (Debra Winger), arrives to meet him for tea in Oxford. It is the beginning of a love affair. Tragically, Joy becomes terminally ill and their lives become complicated.

Written by

William Nicholson

Directed by

Richard Attenborough

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Spelling Films International, Price Entertainment, Shadowlands Productions, Savoy Pictures

Languages

Deutsch, English

Awards

Nominated for 2 Oscars. 7 wins & 14 nominations total

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21,283
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
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NA
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