Notes on a Scandal
“One woman's mistake is another's opportunity.”
Synopsis
A veteran high school teacher befriends a younger art teacher, who is having an affair with one of her 15-year-old students. However, her intentions with this new "friend" also go well beyond platonic friendship.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2006-10-31
Top Cast
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Judi Dench
Barbara Covett
Cate Blanchett
Sheba Hart
Bill Nighy
Richard Hart
Andrew Simpson
Steven Connolly
Phil Davis
Brian Bangs
Michael Maloney
Sandy Pabblem
Juno Temple
Polly Hart
Max Lewis
Ben Hart
Joanna Scanlan
Sue Hodge
Julia McKenzie
Marjorie
Shaun Parkes
Bill Rumer
Tom Georgeson
Ted Mawson
Emma Kennedy
Linda
Syreeta Kumar
Gita
Wendy Nottingham
Elaine Clifford
Tameka Empson
Antonia Robinson
Leon Skinner
Davis
Debra Gillett
Lorraine
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 3, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$49.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.32x
+$34.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Eyre
- Screenplay & Story
- Patrick Marber
- Original Score
- Philip Glass
- Original Title
- Notes on a Scandal
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $49.8M
- Production Studios
- Fox Searchlight Pictures, DNA Films, UK Film Council, BBC Film, Scott Rudin Productions, Robert Fox Productions, Ingenious Film Partners
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Eyre
Patrick Marber, Zoë Heller
Philip Glass
Chris Menges
John Bloom, Antonia Van Drimmelen
Robert Fox, Scott Rudin, Redmond Morris
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Eyre
Director
Robert Fox
Producer
Scott Rudin
Producer
Philip Glass
Original Music Composer
Chris Menges
Director of Photography
John Bloom
Editor
Antonia Van Drimmelen
Editor
Tim Hatley
Production Design
Tim Hatley
Costume Design
Patrick Marber
Screenplay
Nrinder Dhudwar
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Notes on a Scandal
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What is Notes on a Scandal about?
A veteran high school teacher befriends a younger art teacher, who is having an affair with one of her 15-year-old students. However, her intentions with this new "friend" also go well beyond platonic friendship.
Who directed Notes on a Scandal?
Notes on a Scandal was directed by Richard Eyre.
Who stars in Notes on a Scandal?
The principal cast of Notes on a Scandal includes Judi Dench, Cate Blanchett, Bill Nighy, Andrew Simpson, Phil Davis.
When was Notes on a Scandal released and how long is it?
Notes on a Scandal was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What was the box office and production budget of Notes on a Scandal?
Notes on a Scandal had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $49.8M at the worldwide box office (3.32 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Notes on a Scandal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Notes on a Scandal was composed by Philip Glass.
Is Notes on a Scandal based on a book or true story?
Notes on a Scandal is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Zoë Heller".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Notes on a Scandal?
Notes on a Scandal holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).