Evening
“Her greatest secret was her greatest gift.”
Synopsis
As Constance (Natasha Richardson) and Nina (Toni Collette) gather at the deathbed of their mother, Ann (Vanessa Redgrave), they learn for the first time that their mother lived an entire other lifetime during one evening 50 years ago. In vivid flashbacks, the young Ann (Claire Daines) spends one night with a man named Harris (Patrick Wilson), who was the love of her life.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2007-05-17
Top Cast
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Claire Danes
Ann Grant
Toni Collette
Nina Mars
Vanessa Redgrave
Ann Lord
Patrick Wilson
Harris Arden
Hugh Dancy
Buddy Wittenborn
Natasha Richardson
Constance Haverford
Mamie Gummer
Lila Wittenborn
Eileen Atkins
Nachtschwester
Meryl Streep
Lila Ross
Glenn Close
Mrs. Wittenborn
Timothy Kiefer
Karl Ross
Cheryl Lynn Bowers
Peach Howze
Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Luc
Barry Bostwick
Mr. Wittenborn
David Furr
Ralph Haverford
Sarah Clements
Lizzie Tull
Chuck Cooper
Ray
David Call
Pip
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 9, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 24, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$20M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lajos Koltai
- Screenplay & Story
- Susan Minot, Michael Cunningham
- Original Score
- Jan A. P. Kaczmarek
- Original Title
- Evening
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Worldwide Gross
- $20M
- Production Studios
- MBF Erste Filmproduktionsgesellschaft, Hart-Sharp Entertainment, Twins Financing, Focus Features
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lajos Koltai
Susan Minot, Michael Cunningham
Jan A. P. Kaczmarek
Gyula Pados
Allyson C. Johnson
Jeffrey Sharp, Jill Footlick, Robert Kessel, Susan Minot, Michael Cunningham
Department Leadership Roster
Lajos Koltai
Director
Susan Minot
Screenplay
Michael Cunningham
Screenplay
Jeffrey Sharp
Producer
Gyula Pados
Director of Photography
Allyson C. Johnson
Editor
Ann Roth
Costume Design
Michelle Matland
Costume Design
Jan A. P. Kaczmarek
Original Music Composer
Caroline Hanania
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Evening
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What is Evening about?
As Constance (Natasha Richardson) and Nina (Toni Collette) gather at the deathbed of their mother, Ann (Vanessa Redgrave), they learn for the first time that their mother lived an entire other lifetime during one evening 50 years ago. In vivid flashbacks, the young Ann (Claire Daines) spends one night with a man named Harris (Patrick Wilson), who was the love of her life.
Who directed Evening?
Evening was directed by Lajos Koltai.
Who stars in Evening?
The principal cast of Evening includes Claire Danes, Toni Collette, Vanessa Redgrave, Patrick Wilson, Hugh Dancy.
When was Evening released and how long is it?
Evening was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
How much did Evening make at the box office?
Evening grossed $20M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Evening?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Evening was composed by Jan A. P. Kaczmarek.
Is Evening based on a book or true story?
Evening is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Susan Minot".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Evening?
Evening holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).