45 Years

2015 • 95 minutes

About this movie

Award-winning actors Charlotte Rampling and Tom Courtenay give career-defining performances in 45 Years.  As Kate and Geoff prepare to celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary, their marriage is shaken when unexpected news threatens to change their lives.

Ratings and reviews

Have you ever heard the expression "I'll never get that time back"? Well this is exactly how I felt when 45 Years ended. I kept waiting, waiting & waiting for something interesting to happen, then the credits rolled and I was just annoyed. I really wanted to like this movie and my only consolation, small as it is, is that I borrowed it from the library so I wasn't out any money. But I'll never get that time back. Take my advice, find something better to do that takes 1 hour & 45 minutes. You're welcome.

This film had some beautiful moments but really lacked substance. A commentary on how even after 45 years life can still feel false. I was glad it was over but unsatisfied which is clearly the directors intent.

Brilliant film-making. Subtle performances that explore a broad range of emotions. Solid direction that confidently pauses the camera movement to rest on character expressions. Great play of painful history against what should be a joyous occasion.