# The Remains of the Day (1993)

> A devoted English butler confronts the emotional and moral cost of making service, restraint, and loyalty the whole of his life.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/862

## Facts

- Runtime: 134 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: James Ivory
- Cast: Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson, James Fox, Christopher Reeve, Hugh Grant, Peter Vaughan, Ben Chaplin, Paula Jacobs
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107943/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: restrained, wistful, melancholic, quiet evening, reflective weekend

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of duty and unspoken love unfolds in a world of strict decorum.

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