Death and the Maiden
Seen it?1994 | 103 min | Drama, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss. 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 The Killing of a Sacred Deer, 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 43 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
A political activist is convinced that her guest is a man who once tortured her for the government.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$8 million worldwide on a $12 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 69K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Roman Polanski
- Sigourney WeaverPaulina Escobar
- Ben KingsleyDr. Roberto Miranda
- Stuart WilsonGerardo Escobar
- Krystia MovaDr. Miranda's Wife
- Jonathan VegaDr. Miranda's Son
- Rodolphe VegaDr. Miranda's Son
- Gilberto CortésString Quartet Player
- Jorge CruzString Quartet Player
- Carlos MorenoString Quartet Player
- Eduardo ValenzuelaString Quartet Player