Notes on a Scandal
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- Synopsis
- When Sheba Hart (Cate Blanchett) joins St. George's as the new art teacher, Barbara Covett (Judi Dench) senses a kindred spirit. But Barbara is not the only one drawn to her. Sheba begins an illicit affair and Barbara becomes the keeper of her secret....
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- Director(s)
- Richard Eyre
- Distributor(s)
- Fox Searchlight
- MPAA Rating
- R
- Runtime
- 92 min.
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San Francisco Chronicle | Ruthe SteinAdd Critic to Favorites
Notes on a Scandal won't be everyone's cup of tea. But if you like your films strong, this one is not to be missed.Read the full review
Entertainment Weekly | Owen GleibermanAdd Critic to Favorites
It's a poison bonbon tastier than just about anything else out there.Read the full review
Variety | Justin ChangAdd Critic to Favorites
The riveting interplay between Dench and Cate Blanchett draws blood with every scene, thanks to a precision-honed script and Eyre's equally incisive direction.Read the full review
