1945 · movie · NR · 1h 26m
Brief Encounter
A story of the most precious moments in a woman's life!
Is Brief Encounter on Netflix?
No. Brief Encounter (1945) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on HBO Max.
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Returning home from a shopping trip to a nearby town, bored suburban housewife Laura Jesson is thrown by happenstance into an acquaintance with virtuous doctor Alec Harvey. Their casual friendship soon develops during their weekly visits into something more emotionally fulfilling than either expected, and they must wrestle with the potential havoc their deepening relationship would have on their lives and the lives of those they love.
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How we got to 71.8
Critic and audience ratings set the number. Popularity, Top 10 position and recency can only lift it, never sink it. Full method.
| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 7.7/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 26 | none |
Brief Encounter: common questions
Is Brief Encounter on Netflix?
No. Brief Encounter (1945) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on HBO Max.
Where can I watch Brief Encounter?
Brief Encounter (1945) is included with a HBO Max subscription in the US.
Is Brief Encounter worth watching?
It scores 71.8/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.
How long is Brief Encounter?
Brief Encounter runs 1h 26m (86 minutes).
What is Brief Encounter rated?
Brief Encounter is rated NR in the US.
Who is in Brief Encounter?
Brief Encounter stars Celia Johnson, Trevor Howard, Stanley Holloway, Joyce Carey.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.