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From the award-winning director of Pride and Prejudice comes a stunning, critically acclaimed epic story of love. When a young girl catches her sister in a passionate embrace with a childhood friend, her jealousy drives her to tell a lie that will irrevocably change the course of all their lives forever. Academy Award® nominee Keira Knightley and James McAvoy lead an all-star cast in the film critics are hailing "the year's best picture" (Thelma Adams, US Weekly).
Original Release
08/28/2007
US Release
12/07/2007
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Saoirse Ronan | Briony Tallis, aged 13 / Briony Tallis (Age 13) |
| Ailidh Mackay | Singing Housemaid |
| Brenda Blethyn | Grace Turner |
| Julia West | Betty |
| James McAvoy | Robbie Turner |
| Harriet Walter | Emily Tallis |
| Keira Knightley | Cecilia Tallis |
| Juno Temple | Lola Quincey |
| Felix von Simson | Pierrot Quincey |
| Charlie von Simson | Jackson Quincey |
Directors
Writers
Christopher Hampton, Ian McEwan
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Saoirse Ronan | Briony Tallis, aged 13 / Briony Tallis (Age 13) |
| Ailidh Mackay | Singing Housemaid |
| Brenda Blethyn | Grace Turner |
| Julia West | Betty |
| James McAvoy | Robbie Turner |
| Harriet Walter | Emily Tallis |
| Keira Knightley | Cecilia Tallis |
| Juno Temple | Lola Quincey |
| Felix von Simson | Pierrot Quincey |
| Charlie von Simson | Jackson Quincey |
| Alfie Allen | Danny Hardman |
| Patrick Kennedy | Leon Tallis |
| Benedict Cumberbatch | Paul Marshall |
| Peter Wight | Police Inspector |
| Leander Deeny | Police Constable |
| Peter McNeil O'Connor | Police Sergeant |
| Daniel Mays | Tommy Nettle |
| Nonso Anozie | Frank Mace |
| Michel Vuillermoz | Frenchman |
| Lionel Abelanski | Frenchman |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Ian McEwan | Executive Producer |
| Liza Chasin | Executive Producer |
| Richard Eyre | Executive Producer |
| Robert Fox | Executive Producer |
| Debra Hayward | Executive Producer |
| Tim Bevan | Producer |
| Eric Fellner | Producer |
| Jane Frazer | Producer |
| Paul Webster | Producer |
Editors
Trailers
Atonement
Clips
Atonement Scene: The Kiss
Atonement Scene: Briony's Story
Atonement Scene: The Fountain
Behind the Scenes
Atonement: The Three Brionys
Atonement: Atonement
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2008 | Oscar | Best Motion Picture of the Year | Nominated |
| 2008 | Oscar | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
| 2008 | Oscar | Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay | Nominated |
| 2008 | Oscar | Best Achievement in Cinematography | Nominated |
| 2008 | Oscar | Best Achievement in Art Direction | Nominated |
| 2008 | Oscar | Best Achievement in Costume Design | Nominated |
| 2008 | Oscar | Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Score | Won |
| 2008 | Golden Globe | Best Motion Picture - Drama | Won |
| 2008 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
| 2008 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
| 2008 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 2008 | Golden Globe | Best Director - Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 2008 | Golden Globe | Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 2008 | Golden Globe | Best Original Score - Motion Picture | Won |
