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
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Box office
Notes on a Scandal earned $49.8M worldwide on a $15.0M budget — a 232% return on investment.
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.
CAST (20)
Judi Dench
Barbara Covett
Cate Blanchett
Sheba Hart
Bill Nighy
Richard Hart
Andrew Simpson
Steven Connolly
Phil Davis
Brian Bangs
Michael Maloney
Sandy Pabblem
Juno Temple
Polly Hart
ML
Max Lewis
Ben Hart
Joanna Scanlan
Sue Hodge
Julia McKenzie
Marjorie
Shaun Parkes
Bill Rumer
Tom Georgeson
Ted Mawson
Emma Kennedy
Linda
Syreeta Kumar
Gita
Wendy Nottingham
Elaine Clifford
Tameka Empson
Antonia Robinson
LS
Leon Skinner
Davis
DG
Debra Gillett
Lorraine
Barry McCarthy
Dave
Adrian Scarborough
Martin
BOX OFFICE
$15.0M
Budget
$49.8M
Revenue
+232%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
92 min (1h 32m)
Language
English
Country
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