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Critic Olly Richards
rated 8

...turns Dench into something utterly terrifying, instilling lonely desperate teacher Barbara with flesh-creeping menace. She’s Hannibal Lecter in drip-dry knitwear.

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Cast & Crew

Richard Eyre
Director
Bill Nighy
As Richard Hart
Cate Blanchett
As Sheba Hart
Judi Dench
As Barbara Covett
Phil Davis
As Brian Bangs
Michael Maloney
As Sandy Pabblem
Joanna Scanlan
As Sue Hodge
Juno Temple
As Polly Hart

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Notes on a Scandal is a sexy, stylish thriller that follows the story of two women, Barbara Covett (Judi Dench) and Sheba Hart (Cate Blanchett), who become embroiled in a dangerous game of obsession and betrayal. Barbara, a veteran high school teacher, is fascinated by Sheba, the new art teacher at the school, and the two women quickly form a close bond. However, when Barbara discovers that Sheba is having an affair with one of her teenage students, their relationship takes a dark and twisted turn. As Barbara's jealousy and rage spiral out of control, she begins to use her knowledge of Sheba's secret to manipulate her and gain power over her. The film is a tense and suspenseful exploration of the complex dynamics between these two women, both trapped in their own desires and vulnerabilities. With its witty dialogue and powerful performances from its two leads, Notes on a Scandal is a gripping thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until its shocking conclusion.

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Notes on a Scandal was released in theaters on February 2, 2007.