The Remains of the Day
1993, English. Directed by James Ivory.
Diamond in the Rough.
In interwar Britain, a rule-bound head butler's world of manners and decorum in the household he maintains is tested by the arrival of a new housekeeper. The possibility of romance and his master's cultivation of ties with the Nazi cause challenge his carefully maintained veneer of servitude.
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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The Remains of the Day isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- James IvoryDirector
- Anthony HopkinsJames Stevens
- Emma ThompsonMiss Kenton
- James FoxLord Darlington
- Christopher ReeveJack Lewis
- Hugh GrantReginald Cardinal
- Peter VaughanWilliam Stevens
- Ben ChaplinCharlie, Head Footman
- Paula JacobsMrs. Mortimer, the cook
- Patrick GodfreySpencer
- Michael LonsdaleDupont D'Ivry
- Rupert VansittartSir Geoffrey Wren
- Tim Pigott-SmithThomas Benn
Details
- Released
- 5 November 1993
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
- Budget
- $12M
- Box office
- $23M
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What The Remains of the Day is based on
The Remains of the Day is based on The Remains of the Day (1989) by Kazuo Ishiguro.
1989
The Remains of the Day
By Kazuo Ishiguro
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The Remains of the Day: quick answers
Is The Remains of the Day worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 1,576 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Remains of the Day?
The Remains of the Day runs 134 minutes (2h 14m).
Does The Remains of the Day have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Remains of the Day. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Remains of the Day parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Remains of the Day is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Remains of the Day on?
The Remains of the Day isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Remains of the Day?
If you liked The Remains of the Day, try Reds, A Handful of Dust, Head in the Clouds.
Who directed The Remains of the Day?
The Remains of the Day (1993) was directed by James Ivory and stars Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson, James Fox.
What is The Remains of the Day based on?
The Remains of the Day is based on The Remains of the Day (1989) by Kazuo Ishiguro.