Movies like Atonement

Key Features:: World War II, Forbidden love, False accusation, Guilt, Redemption, Class differences, Tragedy, Family drama, Love triangle, Consequences, Historical drama, Coming-of-age, Betrayal, Sacrifice
Tone:: serious, dramatic, poetic
Target Audience:: Fans of literary adaptations, Viewers interested in historical romance, Those who appreciate character-driven dramas, Audiences seeking emotional and thought-provoking stories
Emotional Arc:: Innocence → Guilt → Regret

Atonement

2007-02-27

As a 13-year-old, fledgling writer Briony Tallis irrevocably changes the course of several lives when she accuses her older sister's lover of a crime he did not commit.

Genres

Drama, Romance

Cast

James McAvoy, Keira Knightley, Saoirse Ronan, Romola Garai, Vanessa Redgrave, Brenda Blethyn, Juno Temple, Benedict Cumberbatch, Harriet Walter, Alfie Allen

Crew

Christopher Hampton, Joe Wright

Rating

★7.6(4520 votes)