The Rachel Papers
She's curious, he's nervous
1989 | 95m | English
Popularity: 3 (history)
| Director: | Damian Harris |
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| Writer: | Damian Harris, Martin Amis |
| Staring: |
| Poised to attend Oxford University, 19-year-old Charles Highway decides it's high time to have a romantic encounter with an older woman. With the help of a computer program and several eccentric relatives, Highway sets his sights on seducing Rachel Noyce, a stunning American in her 20s. However, Highway has his work cut out for him. Noyce has a boyfriend, DeForest, and is not exactly receptive to Highway's advances — at first, anyway. | |
| Release Date: | May 12, 1989 |
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| Director: | Damian Harris |
| Writer: | Damian Harris, Martin Amis |
| Genres: | Comedy, Romance |
| Keywords | based on novel or book, college, infatuation, oxford university |
| Production Companies | Virgin Vision, Longfellow Pictures, Initial Film and Television |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 01, 2025 Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Dexter Fletcher | Charles Highway |
| Ione Skye | Rachel Noyce |
| Jonathan Pryce | Norman |
| James Spader | Deforest |
| Bill Paterson | Gordon Highway |
| Michael Gambon | Doctor Knowd |
| Lesley Sharp | Jenny |
| Jared Harris | Geoff |
| Aubrey Morris | Sir Herbert |
| Claire Skinner | Gloria |
| Nicola Kimber | Vanessa Reynolds |
| Shirley Anne Field | Mrs. Seth Smith |
| Pat Keen | Mrs. Tauber |
| Amanda de Cadenet | Cathy |
| Gina McKee | Evonne |
| Daniel John | Chris |
| Shirley King | Tauber Academy Assistant |
| Siri Neal | Suki |
| Di Langford | Charlotte Highway |
| Hepburn Graham | Andy |
| Amanda Dickinson | Peppermint Park Waitress |
| Joe Wreddon | Valentine |
| Amy Fleetwood | Rachel's Friend |
| Jimmy Buchanan | Mr. Greenchurch |
| Louise Hodges | Woman (uncredited) |
| Eric Stoltz | Cafe Patron (uncredited) |
| Troy Titus-Adams | Woman (uncredited) |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Damian Harris | Writer, Director |
| David Martin | Editor |
| Andrew McAlpine | Production Design |
| Lia Cramer | Art Direction |
| Sally Sutton | Makeup Artist |
| Rick Dunford | Dialogue Editor |
| Michael Feinberg | Assistant Dialogue Editor |
| Ian Voigt | Sound Recordist |
| Janey Fothergill | Casting |
| Heather Jones | Hairstylist |
| Mary Richards | Production Manager |
| Simon Moseley | Third Assistant Director |
| Ken Shane | Second Assistant Director |
| Michael Zimbrich | First Assistant Director |
| Marit Allen | Costume Design |
| Martin Amis | Novel |
| Alex Thomson | Director of Photography |
| Gail Stevens | Casting |
| Chaz Jankel | Original Music Composer |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Andrew S. Karsch | Producer |
| Paul Raphael | Co-Producer |
| James T. Roe III | Executive Producer |
| Scott Millaney | Executive Producer |
| Eric Fellner | Executive Producer |
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Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
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| 2024 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 3 |
| 2024 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 6 |
| 2024 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 4 |
| 2024 | 7 | 12 | 24 | 6 |
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| 2024 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 3 |
| 2024 | 12 | 7 | 18 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 3 |
| 2025 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Trending Position
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
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| 2025 | 2 | 711 | 797 |