The Remains of the Day (1993): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Remains of the Day is a 1993 romantic drama directed by James Ivory, starring Emma Thompson and Anthony Hopkins. It is based on The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro. It runs 2 hours 14 minutes and earned $23.2 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 20 nominations, among them 8 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 86 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 14m (134 min)
- Director
- James Ivory
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Remains of the Day About?
The premise of The Remains of the Day without spoilers, adapted from The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1930s England, James Stevens, a butler deeply committed to his role, dedicates himself to serving the aristocratic Lord Darlington, often overlooking the troubling political decisions made by his employer. Years later, Stevens undertakes a reflective road trip, seeking to reconnect with Miss Kenton. During this journey, he is forced to confront the sacrifices he made throughout his career and the personal relationships he suppressed in his unwavering devotion to duty.
The Remains of the Day Themes & Keywords
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- butler
- housekeeper
- manor
- nazi
- nazi sympathizer
- older man younger woman relationship
- estate
- anti semitism
- servant
- britain
- pre war
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- tripping and falling
- master servant relationship
- nazism
- british
- maid
- domestic servant
- country home
- dignity
- unrequited love
- england
- stiff upper lip
- appeasement
- f rated
- butler costume
- english butler
- period drama
- runny nose
- ironing
- teacup
- romance novel
- breakfast in bed
- cigarette smoking
- employer employee relationship
- hopkins and thompson
- german ambassador
- sexual attraction
- art auction
- based on the novel of the same name
- u.s. congressman
- weeping woman
- formal dinner
- flower bouquet
- facts of life
- pack of hounds
- jewish girl
- bird loose inside a house
- ping pong table
- post world war ii
The Remains of the Day Cast
Emma Thompson leads the cast, with Anthony Hopkins. Directed by James Ivory.
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Director James Ivory
More from James Ivory
More films directed by James Ivory, best-rated first: A Room with a View, Howards End, Maurice and Mr. & Mrs. Bridge.
The Remains of the Day Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Remains of the Day 86 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 86 Metascore
User score 8.2
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TMDB 74% User score
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The Remains of the Day Plot Summary
What happens in The Remains of the Day from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the somber aftermath of postwar Britain, a mysterious letter from the once steadfast housekeeper, Miss Kenton (Emma Thompson), triggers a transformative journey for Stevens (Anthony Hopkins), the meticulous butler of Darlington Hall. After the death of their former employer, Earl Darlington, the estate now falls under the ownership of retired US Congressman Jack Lewis, its luster dimmed by the Earl’s controversial connections to Nazi Germany.
Full summary
The whole story of The Remains of the Day, scene by scene
The Remains of the Day Box Office
The Remains of the Day grossed $23.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$23.2M
- US & Canada
- $23.2M
The Remains of the Day Awards & Nominations
The Remains of the Day won 1 award from 20 nominations, among them 8 Oscar nominations. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 1994, with 1 win from 6 nominations.
1 win20 nominations4 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1994 1 win · 6 nominations- Won Best Actor in a Leading Role
- Nominated Best Actress in a Leading Role
- Nominated Best Adapted Screenplay
- Nominated Best Cinematography
- Nominated Best Direction – James Ivory
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Oscars 1994 8 nominations- Nominated Actor in a Leading Role – Anthony Hopkins
- Nominated Actress in a Leading Role – Emma Thompson
- Nominated Art Direction
- Nominated Best Picture
- Nominated Costume Design
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Golden Globes 1994 5 nominations- Nominated Best Director – James Ivory
- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor) – Anthony Hopkins
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress) – Emma Thompson
- Nominated Best Screenplay
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DGA Awards 1994 1 nomination- Nominated Feature Film – James Ivory
The Remains of the Day Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 1 trailer, 3 clips and 1 featurette.
- Clip The Romance Novel
- Clip The Proposal
- Clip Sally and Mr. Stevens Part Ways
- Featurette The remains of the day (all deleted scenes)
How Well Do You Know The Remains of the Day?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who is the main character of the movie?
Cars in The Remains of the Day
22 cars on screen, including the 1939 Daimler Light Straight Eight and the 1955 Austin A90 Westminster.
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1939 Daimler Light Straight Eight Main role -
1955 Austin A90 Westminster Minor role -
1938 Leyland Tiger TS8 Minor role -
1926 Marmon D-74 Minor role
The Remains of the Day Also Known As
40 alternative titles, including “长日将尽” and “Остатъкът от деня”.
- Also known as
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- 长日将尽
- Остатъкът от деня
- Elu kuldsed hetked
- Na kraju dana
- T' apomeinaria mias meras
- Τ' απομεινάρια μιας μέρας
- Shearit Ha-Yom
- Hi no nagori
- Dienos pedsakais
- Resten av dagen
- Ramasitele zilei
- Ostaci dana
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- Ostanki dneva
- Наприкінці дня
- 남아있는 나날
- Lo que queda del día
- Quel che resta del giorno
- Vestígios do Dia
- Okruchy Dnia
- Was vom Tage übrig blieb
- Les Vestiges du jour
- 告别有情天
- Os Despojos do Dia
- Soumrak dne
- Napok romjai
- На исходе дня
- Günden Kalanlar
- Återstoden av dagen
- Τα Απομεινάρια μιας Μέρας
- Resten af dagen
- 日の名残り
- שארית היום
- Остатъците от деня
- 長日將盡
- Pitkän päivän ilta
- Dienos pėdsakais, დღის ბოლოს
- Rămășițele zilei
- ครั้งหนึ่งที่เรารำลึก
- Tàn Ngày Để Lại
- El que queda del dia
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The Remains of the Day FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of The Remains of the Day, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Remains of the Day?
The Remains of the Day runs 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).
When was The Remains of the Day released?
The Remains of the Day was released on November 5, 1993.
Who directed The Remains of the Day?
The Remains of the Day was directed by James Ivory.
More films by James Ivory Who is in the cast of The Remains of the Day?
The Remains of the Day stars Emma Thompson and Anthony Hopkins.
How much did The Remains of the Day make at the box office?
The Remains of the Day grossed $23.2 million worldwide.
How is The Remains of the Day rated?
The Remains of the Day has 86 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.
Is The Remains of the Day based on a book?
Yes. The Remains of the Day is adapted from The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro.
What awards did The Remains of the Day win?
The Remains of the Day won 1 award from 20 nominations, including Best Actor in a Leading Role at the BAFTA 1994.
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