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Returning home from a shopping trip to a nearby town, bored suburban housewife Laura Jesson is thrown by happenstance into an acquaintance with virtuous doctor Alec Harvey. Their casual friendship soon develops during their weekly visits into something more emotionally fulfilling than either expected, and they must wrestle with the potential havoc their deepening relationship would have on their lives and the lives of those they love.
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- Where can I watch Brief Encounter online?
- You can stream Brief Encounter on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did Brief Encounter come out?
- Brief Encounter was released in 1945.
- What genre is Brief Encounter?
- Brief Encounter is a drama and romance film.
- How long is Brief Encounter?
- Brief Encounter runs about 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- Who stars in Brief Encounter?
- Brief Encounter stars Celia Johnson, Trevor Howard, Stanley Holloway, and Joyce Carey.
- How is Brief Encounter rated?
- Brief Encounter currently scores 7.7 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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