Damage

1992 · 1h51 · Film

Directed by Louis Malle

Starring Jeremy Irons, Juliette Binoche, Miranda Richardson, Rupert Graves, Peter Stormare, Gemma Clarke, Ian Bannen, Julian Fellowes, Leslie Caron, Tony Doyle

Ideal when you feel… Romantic

A respected British politician with a seemingly secure family life becomes consumed by an affair with his son’s fiancée. As the relationship intensifies, he risks his career, family, and carefully maintained public image, turning a forbidden attraction into a dark study of obsession, betrayal, and consequences.

Original language

English

Country

France, United Kingdom

Screenplay

David Hare

Music

Zbigniew Preisner

Cinematography

Peter Biziou

Cast

Rupert Graves, Peter Stormare, Gemma Clarke, Ian Bannen, Julian Fellowes, Leslie Caron, Tony Doyle

Critics score

75/100

Updated July 21, 2026

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