70th Anniversary: Brief Encounter (1945)

This film is part of our Classic Film Series. Tickets are just £6.

Rated the number one “best romantic film of all time” by The Guardian, Brief Encounter is a truly charming classic love story starring Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard.

Turbulent passion ensues when a married woman falls for a doctor she meets at a railway station.

Their casual friendship quickly develops into something more than either expected. They pair must wrestle with the havoc their relationship would have on their lives and the lives of those they love.

Brief Encounter was nominated for three Oscars (Best Actress, Best Director and Best Writing).

“Sheer perfection”

Time Out ★★★★★

“Coward’s masterpiece”

The Guardian ★★★★★