Atonement (2007)
A young girl's lie devastates a romance, and a lifetime of regret unfolds with measured melancholy.
A young girl irrevocably changes the course of several lives when she accuses her older sister's lover of a crime he did not commit.
How intense is Atonement?
Atonement has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. Rated R.
What Atonement feels like
- Tone
- melancholyromanticintimateatmosphericearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionDate night
Where to stream Atonement
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Is Atonement for you?
Is Atonement scary?
No. Atonement is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Atonement gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Atonement sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Atonement OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Atonement?
Atonement runs 2h 3m.
Where can I stream Atonement?
Atonement is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Atonement have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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