Shadowlands

Where to Watch Shadowlands (1993) (Legally)

He distanced himself from love as he distanced himself from pain, until one woman got close enough to open his heart to the world.
Dec 25, 1993 GB 131 min U
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308 votes
Drama Romance
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Here’s what to expect from “ (1993), without spoilers.

Genre-wise, it leans into Drama, Romance, with a runtime around 131 minutes.

Cast highlights include Anthony Hopkins, Debra Winger, Edward Hardwicke, John Wood.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

stroke of fate, england, brother, christianity, literature, bachelor, marriage, based on play or musical, oxford, author, writer, falling in love

Official trailer

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Plot

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

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Main cast

Anthony Hopkins
Anthony Hopkins
as C. S. 'Jack' Lewis
Debra Winger
Debra Winger
as Joy Gresham
Edward Hardwicke
Edward Hardwicke
as Warnie Lewis
John Wood
John Wood
as Christopher Riley
Michael Denison
Michael Denison
as Harry Harrington
Peter Firth
Peter Firth
as Dr Craig
Matthew Delamere
Matthew Delamere
as Simon Chadwick
Julian Fellowes
Julian Fellowes
as Desmond Arding
Julian Firth
Julian Firth
as Father John Fisher
Robert Flemyng
Robert Flemyng
as Claude Bird