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Atonement (2007) Movie Main Page Movie Overview   Movie Details   Showtimes & Tickets   DVD/Video Info   Trailers & Clips   Cast and Credits   Awards & Nominations Reviews and Previews   Critics Reviews   User Reviews Photos   Premiere Photos   Production Photos Community   Message Board Shopping   Buy the DVD/Video Other Resources   Web Sites Recommendations Sign in to receive personalized recommendations. Sign In Or  Sign Up   Movie Lists An all-time favorite? A movie not to miss? Add to My Movies! Email this page to a friend   Holiday Movie Guide - See Keira Knightley and James McAvoy in trailers, clips, photos and more from 'Atonement'  Watch the Trailer   The Critics: B+ 13 reviews Start Rating Movies Now! Sign In or sign up Yahoo! Users: B 7266 ratings In 1935, 13-year-old fledgling writer Briony Tallis (Saoirse Ronan) and her family live a life of wealth and privilege in their enormous mansion. On the warmest day of the year, the country estate takes on an unsettling hothouse atmosphere, stoking Briony's vivid imagination. Robbie Turner (James McAvoy), the educated son of the family's housekeeper, carries a torch for Briony's headstrong older sister... See Full Description Genres: Drama, Romance, Adaptation and War Running Time: 2 hrs. 2 min. Release Date: December 7th, 2007 (limited) MPAA Rating: R for disturbing war images, language and some sexuality. Distributors: Focus Features, Universal Pictures International (UPI) U.S. Box Office: $50,921,738 See Full Details Cast and Credits Starring: James McAvoy, Keira Knightley, Saoirse Ronan, Brenda Blethyn, Vanessa Redgrave Directed by: Joe Wright Produced by: Liza Chasin, Debra Hayward, Richard Eyre See Full Cast and Credits Production Photos         View All (34) Production Photos... Critical Consensus Critics Reviews Average Grade:   B+    Boston Globe, Ty Burr "The first hour, especially, is a stunning display of moviemaking and emotional gamesmanship in close quarters." more... B Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert "The structure of the McEwan novel and this film directed by Joe Wright is relentless." more... A Chicago Tribune, Matt Pais "McAvoy, Knightley and newcomer Ronan are all superb..." more... B E! Online, Matt Stevens "Love is a battlefield, but this gorgeous tragedy proves victorious." more... A- More Critics Reviews... User Reviews Average Grade:  B    To Atone Is Good, To Accept Is Divine  by erico_77375 (12/7/2007) 111 out of 147 people found this review helpful Coming out of the theater after seeing Atonement, I felt tricked by the movie...Full Review   B Heartbreaking  by moominsuk (12/7/2007) 79 out of 105 people found this review helpful No need to explain the plot as it is already displayed on this page but what i...Full Review   A+ What a bore!  by richwolf92037 (12/7/2007) 107 out of 220 people found this review helpful I went to the preview last night with my wife and two other couples. Despite free...Full Review   D+ Heartbreakingly Beautiful.  by t0xic_r0mance (12/10/2007) 55 out of 72 people found this review helpful After watching Atonement I was emotionally drained and I think that is exactly...Full Review   A+ More User Reviews...   |   Write Your Own Review! Sponsored Links (What's This?)