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Release Year2009
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresTV Movie, Drama
Votes12
DirectorSimon Curtis
WritersFrank McGuinness
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.9 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsA Short Stay in Switzerland
About A Short Stay in Switzerland
Just after losing her husband to a similar condition, Dr Anne Turner is diagnosed with a fatal neurological condition. So she plans to end her life herself. Based on a true story.
Directed by Simon Curtis, A Short Stay in Switzerland leans on a strong ensemble — Julie Walters, Stephen Campbell Moore, Lyndsey Marshal — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about tv movie titles of 2009.
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