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Ghost Trail

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2024 | 107 min | Thriller, Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved September 5 or The Bourne Supremacy, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

After being imprisoned by the Assad regime in Syria, Hamid now works undercover as part of a secret group pursuing their leaders, including the guard he suspects was responsible for his torture.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 2 Cannes awards.

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $1 million worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 12K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jonathan Millet

  • Adam BessaHamid
  • Tawfeek BarhomHarfaz
  • Julia Franz RichterNina
  • Hala RajabYara
  • Shafiqa El TillHamid's mother
  • Sylvain SamsonForeman
  • Mohammad Saboor RasooliAfghan vendor
  • Faisal AliaOld man at shelter
  • Mudar RamadanPrefecture translator
  • Pascal CervoPrefecture advisor