Truly Madly Deeply (1991): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Truly Madly Deeply is a 1991 fantasy drama directed by Anthony Minghella, starring Alan Rickman and Juliet Stevenson. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $1.6 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 3 nominations, including Best Original Screenplay at the BAFTA 1992. Critics gave it 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
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- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Anthony Minghella
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Samuel Goldwyn Company, The
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Truly Madly Deeply About?
The premise of Truly Madly Deeply without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A grieving pianist in London is unexpectedly visited by the ghost of her former lover, a talented cellist. As he reappears in her life, she confronts unresolved emotions and navigates the complexities of love, loss, and the possibility of a connection that defies the boundaries of life and death. The poignant story explores themes of regret and the enduring power of the human heart.
Truly Madly Deeply Themes & Keywords
· 24 tags- ghost
- loss of loved one
- grief
- afterlife
- videotape
- london england
- love
- cello
- independent film
- title spoken by character
- death of boyfriend
- psychologist
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- astrology
- reference to a zodiac sign
- zodiac sign
- reference to astrology
- reference to capricorn the astrological sign
- rat
- death
- river thames
- obsessive love
- translator
- suitor
- childbirth
Truly Madly Deeply Cast
Alan Rickman leads the cast, with Juliet Stevenson. Directed by Anthony Minghella.
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Director Anthony Minghella
More from Anthony Minghella
More films directed by Anthony Minghella, best-rated first: The English Patient, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Cold Mountain and Breaking and Entering.
Truly Madly Deeply Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Truly Madly Deeply 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
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IMDb 7.2 /10
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Metacritic 72 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 69% User score
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Truly Madly Deeply Plot Summary
What happens in Truly Madly Deeply from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Nina, an interpreter, is beside herself with grief after the recent death of her boyfriend, Jamie, a cellist. In her darkest moment, the bond they shared seems to defy the distance between life and death as Jamie returns as a ghost, and the two are unexpectedly reunited. The raw ache of loss gives way to a fragile, breath-held happiness as they navigate this impossible reunion, and the film uses their renewed closeness to explore what memory can and cannot preserve.
Full summary
The whole story of Truly Madly Deeply, scene by scene
Truly Madly Deeply Box Office
Truly Madly Deeply grossed $1.6 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.6M
- US & Canada
- $1.6M
Truly Madly Deeply Awards & Nominations
Truly Madly Deeply won 1 award from 3 nominations, including Best Original Screenplay at the BAFTA 1992.
1 win3 nominations1 ceremony
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BAFTA 1992 1 win · 3 nominations- Won Best Original Screenplay – Anthony Minghella
- Nominated Best Actor in a Leading Role – Alan Rickman
- Nominated Best Actress in a Leading Role – Juliet Stevenson
Truly Madly Deeply Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Truly Madly Deeply.
How Well Do You Know Truly Madly Deeply?
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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What is Nina's profession in the film?
Cars in Truly Madly Deeply
20 cars on screen, including the 1973 SAAB 96 V4 and the 1962 AEC Routemaster.
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1987 Austin Maestro Background role
Truly Madly Deeply Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Dypt, vilt og inderlig” and “Il fantasma innamorato”.
- Also known as
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- Dypt, vilt og inderlig
- Il fantasma innamorato
- Wie verrückt und aus tiefstem Herzen
- Πρόσεξε τι εύχεσαι… μπορεί να βγει αληθινό.
- Верно, безумно, глубоко
- Um Romance do Outro Mundo
- 未了阴阳情
- Opravdově, šíleně, hluboce
- Głęboko, prawdziwie, do szaleństwa
- 유령과의 사랑
- По-справжньому, шалено, глибоко
- Szívből, igazán
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- Um Fantasma do Coração
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Truly Madly Deeply FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Truly Madly Deeply, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Truly Madly Deeply?
Truly Madly Deeply runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Truly Madly Deeply released?
Truly Madly Deeply was released on May 24, 1991.
Who directed Truly Madly Deeply?
Truly Madly Deeply was directed by Anthony Minghella.
More films by Anthony Minghella Who is in the cast of Truly Madly Deeply?
Truly Madly Deeply stars Alan Rickman and Juliet Stevenson.
How much did Truly Madly Deeply make at the box office?
Truly Madly Deeply grossed $1.6 million worldwide.
How is Truly Madly Deeply rated?
Truly Madly Deeply has 7.2/10 on IMDb, 72 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
What awards did Truly Madly Deeply win?
Truly Madly Deeply won 1 award from 3 nominations, including Best Original Screenplay at the BAFTA 1992.
Does Truly Madly Deeply have a post-credit scene?
No. Truly Madly Deeply has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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