Shadowlands
“He distanced himself from love as he distanced himself from pain, until one woman got close enough to open his heart to the world.”
Synopsis
C.S. Lewis, a world-renowned writer and professor, leads a passionless life until he meets spirited poet Joy Gresham.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Shadowlands - Trailer - 1993
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-03-02
Top Cast
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Anthony Hopkins
C. S. 'Jack' Lewis
Debra Winger
Joy Gresham
Edward Hardwicke
Warnie Lewis
John Wood
Christopher Riley
Michael Denison
Harry Harrington
Peter Firth
Dr Craig
Matthew Delamere
Simon Chadwick
Julian Fellowes
Desmond Arding
Julian Firth
Father John Fisher
Robert Flemyng
Claude Bird
Andrew Hawkins
Rupert Parrish
Peter Howell
College President
Pat Keen
Mrs Young
Karen Lewis
Hotel Receptionist
Roddy Maude-Roxby
Arnold Dopliss
Gerald Sim
Superintendent Registrar
James Frain
Peter Whistler
Joseph Mazzello
Douglas Gresham
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 6, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$22M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$25.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.17x
+$3.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Attenborough
- Screenplay & Story
- William Nicholson
- Original Score
- George Fenton
- Original Title
- Shadowlands
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 2h 11m
- Production Budget
- $22M
- Worldwide Gross
- $25.8M
- Production Studios
- Savoy Pictures, Shadowlands Productions, Price Entertainment, Spelling Films International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Attenborough
William Nicholson
George Fenton
Roger Pratt
Lesley Walker
Richard Attenborough, Terence A. Clegg, Brian Eastman
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Attenborough
Director
William Nicholson
Screenplay
Richard Attenborough
Producer
Brian Eastman
Producer
George Fenton
Original Music Composer
Roger Pratt
Director of Photography
Lesley Walker
Editor
Stuart Craig
Production Design
Penny Rose
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shadowlands
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shadowlands about?
C.S. Lewis, a world-renowned writer and professor, leads a passionless life until he meets spirited poet Joy Gresham.
Who directed Shadowlands?
Shadowlands was directed by Richard Attenborough.
Who stars in Shadowlands?
The principal cast of Shadowlands includes Anthony Hopkins, Debra Winger, Edward Hardwicke, John Wood, Michael Denison.
When was Shadowlands released and how long is it?
Shadowlands was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 2h 11m.
What was the box office and production budget of Shadowlands?
Shadowlands had a reported production budget of $22M and grossed $25.8M at the worldwide box office (1.17 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Shadowlands?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shadowlands was composed by George Fenton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shadowlands?
Shadowlands holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).