45 Years Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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45 Years

Release Date: Wednesday, December 23, 2015

While preparing for their 45th anniversary, Kate and Geoff's marriage is shaken with a discovery that calls into question the life they've built together.

Director: Andrew Haigh

Starring: Charlotte Rampling • Tom Courtenay • Geraldine James • Dolly Wells

N/A Drama 1 hr, 35 m

4.11 / 5.0

78% WILL SEE 22% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: In the five days leading up to Kate Mercer's 45th wedding anniversary, the planning for the party is going well, but then a letter arrives for her husband. The body of his first love has been discovered, frozen and preserved in the icy glaciers of the Swiss Alps. By the time the party is upon them, five days later, there may not be a marriage left to celebrate.

Drama

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Who stars in 45 Years – Cast List

C
Charlotte Rampling
Father Mother Sister Brother, Dune: Part Two
T
Tom Courtenay
Quartet, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
Geraldine James
Arthur, Downton Abbey
D
Dolly Wells
Love Spreads, Boundaries

Who is making 45 Years – Crew List

A look at 45 Years behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Andrew Haigh last helmed All of Us Strangers and Lean on Pete. The film's writer Andrew Haigh last penned Lean on Pete and Weekend.

Director: Andrew Haigh
Screenwriter: Andrew Haigh

Studios: IFC Films
Production Company: Film4
The Bureau Film Company

Production – What we know about the 45 Years

Key Facts

The winner of the Silver Bear for Best Actress (Charlotte Rampling) and Best Actor (Tom Courtenay) at the Berlin International Film Festival.
Based on a short story by the poet David Constantine.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Oct 2015

Completed

Changed 45 Years movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Feb 2014

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: 1 hr, 35 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

45 Years Trailers and Clips

45 Years

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45 Years Release Date: When was the film released?

45 Years was released in on Wednesday, December 23 , 2015. There were two other movies released on the same date, including The Big Short and Where to Invade Next.