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DRAMA . 2006 . 1h 32m . English . 7.1/10

Notes on a Scandal_

"One woman's mistake is another's opportunity."

A veteran high school teacher befriends a younger art teacher, who is having an affair with one of her 15-year-old students. However, her intentions with this new "friend" also go well beyond platonic friendship.

Starring Judi Dench, Cate Blanchett, Bill Nighy
Box Office $49.8M
7.1/10
Rating
$49.8M
Box Office
1h 32m
Runtime
2006
Year
BLOCKBUSTER
+232% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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One woman's mistake is another's opportunity.

A veteran high school teacher befriends a younger art teacher, who is having an affair with one of her 15-year-old students. However, her intentions with this new "friend" also go well beyond platonic friendship.

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Box office
Notes on a Scandal earned $49.8M worldwide on a $15.0M budget — a 232% return on investment.
Cast
Judi Dench stars as Barbara Covett in Notes on a Scandal.
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Year context
Notes on a Scandal was released 20 years ago in 2006.
Notes on a Scandal is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 32m.

BOX OFFICE

$15.0M
Budget
$49.8M
Revenue
+232%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict

STUDIOS (5)

Fox Searchlight Pictures DNA Films UK Film Council BBC Film Scott Rudin Productions

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
92 min (1h 32m)
Language
English
Rating
7.1/10 (958 votes)
Popularity
2
Budget
$15,000,000
Box Office
$49,814,392
Profit
+$34,814,392

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Notes on a Scandal about?
A veteran high school teacher befriends a younger art teacher, who is having an affair with one of her 15-year-old students. However, her intentions with this new "friend" also go well beyond platonic friendship.
How long is Notes on a Scandal?
Notes on a Scandal has a runtime of 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Who stars in Notes on a Scandal?
The cast of Notes on a Scandal includes Judi Dench, Cate Blanchett, Bill Nighy, Andrew Simpson, Phil Davis.
How much did Notes on a Scandal make at the box office?
Notes on a Scandal earned $49,814,392 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $15,000,000.
What is the rating of Notes on a Scandal?
Notes on a Scandal has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 958 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Drama Romance
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