Storyline
Befriended by aristocrat Sebastian Flyte, Oxford student Charles Ryder finds that the power and privilege experienced by the family is seductive. On a visit to the ancestral home, Brideshead, he falls in love with his friend's sister, Julia. However, as his ties to the Flytes deepen, Ryder finds himself at odds with their strong Roman Catholicism.
Principal Cast
Matthew Goode
Charles Ryder
Ben Whishaw
Sebastian Flyte
Hayley Atwell
Julia Flyte
Emma Thompson
Lady Marchmain
Michael Gambon
Lord Marchmain
Patrick Malahide
Mr. Ryder
Ed Stoppard
Bridey Flyte
Greta Scacchi
Cara
Media Information
DirectorJulian Jarrold
StatusReleased
Runtime133 min
Genres
DramaRomance
Release Date2008-07-25
LanguageFrench, English, Italian
CountryMorocco, United Kingdom, Italy
Production
BBC Film
Ecosse Films
HanWay Films
UK Film Council
2 Entertain
Zak Productions