Brief Encounter (1945) is a Drama, Romance film that follows returning home from a shopping trip to a nearby town, bored suburban housewife Laura Jesson is thrown by happenstance into an acquaintance with virtuous doctor Alec Harvey. Their casual friendship soon develops during their weekly visits into something more emotionally fulfilling than either expected, and they must wrestle with the potential havoc their deepening relationship would have on their lives and the lives of those they love. Currently, you can watch Brief Encounter on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, FlixFling. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 705 votes. Fans of drama movies may also want to explore similar titles below.