Damage (1993): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Damage is a 1993 romantic drama starring Jeremy Irons, Gemma Clarke and Ian Bannen. It is based on Damage by Josephine Hart. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes and earned $7.5 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 3 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Critics gave it 71 on Metacritic. Rent or buy it on Fandango At Home.
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- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- New Line Cinema
- Based on
- Damage by Josephine Hart
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Damage About?
The premise of Damage without spoilers, adapted from Damage by Josephine Hart. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A respected British politician's marriage faces turmoil when he develops a dangerous and illicit affair with his son's intended bride. As the forbidden attraction intensifies, his carefully maintained public image and personal life begin to unravel. The consequences of his actions threaten to expose deep secrets and destroy his family, leading to a devastating emotional fallout for everyone involved.
Damage Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- simulated fellatio
- male nudity
- male pubic hair
- pubic hair
- passion
- love triangle
- forbidden love
- scandal
- adultery
- sex with son's fiancee
- sex with fiance's father
- unfaithfulness
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- older man younger woman relationship
- extramarital affair
- infidelity
- male full frontal nudity
- male rear nudity
- male frontal nudity
- father and son have sex with the same woman
- leg spreading
- deep cleavage
- simulated oral sex
- sex scene
- love nest
- fully clothed sex
- voyeur
- having sex with skirt hiked up
- outdoor sex
- sex standing up
- promiscuous woman
- sexual promiscuity
- sexual pleasure
- clothes torn off
- teenage girl
- marriage proposal
- stockings
- seduction
- rough sex
- lust
- fondling
- falling in love
- fatal attraction
- obsession
- dysfunctional family
- sexuality
- death of son
- father and son in love with the same woman
- one word title
- based on novel
- female rear nudity
Where to Watch Damage
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Damage Cast
Jeremy Irons leads the cast, with Gemma Clarke and Ian Bannen.
Damage Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Damage 71 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 71 Metascore
User score 7.7
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TMDB 66% User score
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Damage Plot Summary
What happens in Damage from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dr. Stephen Fleming, portrayed by Jeremy Irons, is a British cabinet minister who enjoys a seemingly idyllic life with his loving wife, Ingrid (played by Miranda Richardson), and their young daughter, Sally (brought to life by Gemma Clarke). Stephen’s older son, Martyn (Rupert Graves), is an up-and-coming journalist.
During a lively party, Stephen encounters a captivating half-French woman named Anna Barton (Juliette Binoche). She announces herself as a close friend of Martyn, but it quickly becomes evident that there is a strong attraction between Stephen and Anna. The tension escalates when Martyn visits his parents in London with Anna in tow, revealing their romantic involvement. Despite Anna’s relationship with his son, she arranges a secret meeting with Stephen in her apartment.
Full summary
The whole story of Damage, scene by scene
Damage Box Office
Damage grossed $7.5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$7.5M
- US & Canada
- $7.5M
Damage Awards & Nominations
Damage won 1 award from 3 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 1993, with 1 win from 1 nomination.
1 win3 nominations3 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1993 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Actress in a Supporting Role
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Golden Globes 1993 1 nomination- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Supporting Actress) – Miranda Richardson
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Oscars 1993 1 nomination- Nominated Actress in a Supporting Role – Miranda Richardson
Damage Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Damage.
How Well Do You Know Damage?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the role of Dr. Stephen Fleming?
Cars in Damage
24 cars on screen, including the 1992 Rover Sterling R17 and the 1975 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider Veloce.
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1992 Rover Sterling R17 Main role -
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Land-Rover Range Rover Series I Important role -
1983 Bedford CF2 Ambulance Minor role
Damage Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “Végzet” and “Perdas e Danos”.
- Also known as
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- Végzet
- Perdas e Danos
- 데미지
- Fatale
- Blinde Obsessie
- Ущерб
- Verhängnis
- Skaza
- ダメージ
- Begär
- Pasiones peligrosas
- Una vez en la vida, damage aka fatale
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- Besatt
- Il danno
- 烈火情人
- Herida
- משיכה גורלית
- Relações Proibidas
- Posedlost
- Μοιραίο Πάθος
- Ölesiye
- Щети
- Obsesión
- خسارت
- Ferida
- Misbrugt
- Збиток
- ปรารถนาลึกสุดใจ
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Damage FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Damage, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Damage?
Damage runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was Damage released?
Damage was released on January 22, 1993.
Who is in the cast of Damage?
Damage stars Jeremy Irons, Gemma Clarke and Ian Bannen.
Where can I watch Damage?
In the US, Damage is available to rent or buy on Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Damage make at the box office?
Damage grossed $7.5 million worldwide.
How is Damage rated?
Damage has 71 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
Is Damage based on a book?
Yes. Damage is adapted from Damage by Josephine Hart.
What awards did Damage win?
Damage won 1 award from 3 nominations, including Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the BAFTA 1993.
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