The Remains of the Day
User Score
8.9 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17

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  1. NikkiM.
    Jun 14, 2007
    10
    Phenomenal film! Thompson and Hopkins are both extraordinary in their roles.
  2. YoonC.
    Sep 23, 2003
    9
    Perhaps the only Merchant Ivory production that goes beyond arthouse windowdressing the story draws its power from Ishiguro's tensely repressed drama and the masterful performances by all the particulars.
  3. PatC.
    Jan 5, 2004
    9
    Can there be an exciting compelling movie about a butler who doesn't have a life? For you, the quiet desperation afficionado, Yes. This is really good fare, but don't start in on it if you're feeling drowsy. It's Merchant Ivory, you know, the paragon of cinematic lulabbies for unsuspecting movie goers.
  4. MIraqi
    Oct 2, 2010
    10
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  5. CritiqueGirl
    Mar 1, 2011
    10
    I am still surprised as to how much I liked this movie. A butler? Really? And yet it was so well written, acted, directed that I thought it was outstanding.

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Metascore
84 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 11 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Rita Kempley
    100
    Hopkins and Thompson's downright marvelous duet is supported by a host of deft players, and the detailed re-creation of this small universe is in all ways remarkable.
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  2. Chicago Reader
    Reviewed by: Jonathan Rosenbaum
    70
    The actors keep this interesting, but as a story it drifts and rambles.
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  3. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    88
    The whole movie is quiet, introspective, thoughtful.
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