Damage

1992, Drama, 1h 52m

23 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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Movie Info

Upper-crust British politician Stephen (Jeremy Irons) is in a dull but stable marriage with Ingrid (Miranda Richardson). When Stephen meets the alluring fiancée of his son, Anna (Juliette Binoche), he is overcome with passion and starts an intense but dangerous affair with her. That Anna is engaged to his son and says she is haunted by personal demons is not enough to stop Stephen. Continuing the sordid relationship, Stephen struggles to avoid destroying himself and his family.
  • Rating:
    R
  • Genre:
    Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Louis Malle
  • Producer:
    Louis Malle
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     limited
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $7.5M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    New Line Cinema
  • Sound Mix:
    Surround

Cast & Crew

Jeremy Irons
Dr. Stephen Fleming
Juliette Binoche
Anna Barton
Miranda Richardson
Ingrid Fleming
Rupert Graves
Martyn Fleming
Ian Bannen
Edward Lloyd
Leslie Caron
Elizabeth Prideaux
Peter Stormare
Peter Wetzler
Gemma Clark
Sally Fleming
Julian Fellowes
Donald Lyndsay
Tony Doyle
Prime Minister
Louis Malle
Director
Louis Malle
Producer
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Critic Reviews for Damage

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Audience Reviews for Damage

  • Jun 04, 2016
    "Damaged people are more dangerous, they know how to survive."
    Marcus W Super Reviewer
  • Oct 27, 2014
    It attempted to be dark and haunting but in all it came off kind of sleepy and slow. I thought Irons was good but I've seen better work from Binoche.
    Daniel P Super Reviewer
  • Jun 12, 2010
    Louis Malle's "Damage" basic premise is about an older man who is sexually attracted to a younger woman, both partners engage in an intense, erotic sexual relationship. Malle makes "Damage" more complex and more intriguing I couldn't help but be amazed as to what will happen next. Jeremy Irons(who sort of reminds me of Daniel Day-Lewis) is just right for the role as the British government minister Dr. Stephen Fleming and so is Juliette Binoche as the dark, quiet very exotic Anna Barton. Some may felt the film's tone is slow and boring. Not me. "Damage" kept me locked in from start to finish. It is quite a great movie film lovers have to see.
    Brian R Super Reviewer
  • Oct 28, 2009
    There is a lack of originality in this and it drags on quite bit.
    Sunil J Super Reviewer
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