Sons & Lovers
“An adaptation of the D.H. Lawrence classic.”
Synopsis
Filmmaker Stephen Whittaker adapts author D.H. Lawrence's simmering tale of sex, love, and family. In the years leading up to World War I, the problems faced by many families were uncannily similar to the issues that mankind would still be struggling with nearly a century later. Human relationships remain as fragile as ever, and the only constant in life seems to be a humbling sense of uncertainty. Sarah Lancashire stars in a drama detailing the anguish of first love, and the awkward confusion of first sex.
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Sarah Lancashire
Gertrude Morel
Hugo Speer
Walter Morel
James Murray
William Morel
Rupert Evans
Paul Morel
Esther Hall
Clara Dawes
Lyndsey Marshal
Miriam Leivers
Matthew Beard
Young Paul
Brittany Ashworth
Young Miriam
Robert Angell
Station Porter
Heather Bleasdale
Mrs. Anthony
Stephen Boxer
Specialist
Katherine Kelly
Suffragette Speaker - Emily
Christopher Routh
Leonard
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Whittaker
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Burke
- Original Score
- Colin Towns
- Original Title
- Sons & Lovers
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 12m
- Production Studios
- Company Pictures, Isle of Man Film Commission, Isle of Man Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Whittaker
Simon Burke, D. H. Lawrence
Colin Towns
Richard Greatrex
Beverley Mills
Suzan Harrison, George Faber, Steve Christian, Charles Pattinson
Department Leadership Roster
Suzan Harrison
Producer
Simon Burke
Screenplay
Stephen Whittaker
Director
Colin Towns
Original Music Composer
Richard Greatrex
Director of Photography
Beverley Mills
Editor
Tim Hutchinson
Production Design
Barbara Kidd
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sons & Lovers
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What is Sons & Lovers about?
Filmmaker Stephen Whittaker adapts author D.H. Lawrence's simmering tale of sex, love, and family. In the years leading up to World War I, the problems faced by many families were uncannily similar to the issues that mankind would still be struggling with nearly a century later. Human relationships remain as fragile as ever, and the only constant in life seems to be a humbling sense of uncertainty. Sarah Lancashire stars in a drama detailing the anguish of first love, and the awkward confusion of first sex.
Who directed Sons & Lovers?
Sons & Lovers was directed by Stephen Whittaker.
Who stars in Sons & Lovers?
The principal cast of Sons & Lovers includes Sarah Lancashire, Hugo Speer, James Murray, Rupert Evans, Esther Hall.
When was Sons & Lovers released and how long is it?
Sons & Lovers was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 3h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Sons & Lovers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sons & Lovers was composed by Colin Towns.
Is Sons & Lovers based on a book or true story?
Sons & Lovers is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "D. H. Lawrence".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sons & Lovers?
Sons & Lovers holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).