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7.3
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Critic Angie Errigo
rated 6

...a wonderfully affirmative tale of love as the richest and most liberatingly meaningful experience in a thinking man's life, and an extremely compelling testimonial to living in the now.

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Cast & Crew

Anthony Hopkins
As C. S. 'Jack' Lewis
Roger Ashton-Griffiths
As Dr Eddie Monk
Julian Fellowes
As Desmond Arding
Peter Firth
As Dr Craig
John Wood
As Christopher Riley
Norman Bird
As Taxi Driver Witness
James Frain
As Peter Whistler

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"Shadowlands" (1993) is a poignant drama that tells the story of C.S. Lewis, an esteemed Oxford University professor and author, who finds love and his faith challenged when he meets Joy Gresham, an American poet who is visiting England with her son. Despite their vastly different backgroundss and personalities, they develop a deep connection that blossoms into love. However, their happiness is cut short when Joy is diagnosed with cancer, forcing Lewis to confront his own beliefs and mortality. With powerful performances from Anthony Hopkins and Debra Winger, "Shadowlands" is a moving portrayal of love, loss, and the human experience.

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Shadowlands was released in theaters on January 14, 1994.