Movie
Where to Watch Brief Encounter (1945) in the US
- 1945
- Approved
- 1h 26m
- 8.0IMDb
- 95%Rotten Tomatoes
- 92Metascore
Brief Encounter is available with a subscription, free with ads, or to rent in the United States.
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Availability last checked Oct 9, 2026.
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What it's about
At a café on a railway station, housewife Laura Jesson (Celia Johnson) meets Dr. Alec Harvey (Trevor Howard). Although they are both already married, they gradually fall in love with each other. They continue to meet every Thursday in the small café, although they know that their love is impossible.
Cast and crew
- Director
- David Lean
- Starring
- Celia Johnson, Trevor Howard, Stanley Holloway
Details
- Release date
- Aug 24, 1946
- Language
- English, French
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Awards
- Nominated for 3 Oscars. 4 wins & 3 nominations total
Where to Watch Brief Encounter (1945) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch Brief Encounter in the United States?
- Brief Encounter is available with a subscription, free with ads, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on FlixFling and HBO Max (HD). Watch the movie free with ads on Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV (HD), The Roku Channel (HD), and YouTube (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, FlixFling, and Prime Video.
- Can I stream Brief Encounter or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on FlixFling and HBO Max (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, FlixFling, and Prime Video.
- Can I watch Brief Encounter for free in the United States?
- Watch the movie free with ads on Plex Channel (HD), Plex Player (HD), Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV (HD), The Roku Channel (HD), and YouTube (HD).
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