Movie

The Remains of the Day

“Diamond in the Rough.”

★ 7.4(1,526)19932h 14m

The Remains of the Day is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video in Ireland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 25 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: James Ivory
Release date: 1993-11-05
Runtime: 2h 14m
Language: English
Box office: $23,240,144
Budget: $11,500,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Columbia Pictures

The Remains of the Day — trailer

About The Remains of the Day

The Remains of the Day is a 1993 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by James Ivory, starring Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson and James Fox. It has a runtime of 2 hours 14 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 1,526 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Remains of the Day in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A rule-bound head butler's world of manners and decorum in the household he maintains is tested by the arrival of a housekeeper who falls in love with him in post-WWI Britain. The possibility of romance and his master's cultivation of ties with the Nazi cause challenge his carefully maintained veneer of servitude.

Cast

Anthony Hopkins

James Stevens

Emma Thompson

Miss Kenton

James Fox

Lord Darlington

Christopher Reeve

Jack Lewis

Hugh Grant

Reginald Cardinal

Peter Vaughan

William Stevens

Ben Chaplin

Charlie, Head Footman

Paula Jacobs

Mrs. Mortimer, the cook

Patrick Godfrey

Spencer

Michael Lonsdale

Dupont D'Ivry

Rupert Vansittart

Sir Geoffrey Wren

Tim Pigott-Smith

Thomas Benn

Themes & keywords

newspaperlondon, englandnazienglandbutlercountry houseloyaltybritainhousekeeperemployertold in flashback1950s1930s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Remains of the Day in Ireland?+

In Ireland, The Remains of the Day is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Remains of the Day on Netflix?+

The Remains of the Day is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is The Remains of the Day?+

The Remains of the Day has a runtime of 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).

Who stars in The Remains of the Day?+

The Remains of the Day stars Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson, James Fox, Christopher Reeve and Hugh Grant.

When did The Remains of the Day come out?+

The Remains of the Day is a 1993 movie directed by James Ivory.

What genre is The Remains of the Day?+

The Remains of the Day is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed The Remains of the Day?+

The Remains of the Day was directed by James Ivory.