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The Balconettes

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2024 | 104 min | Comedy, Horror, Fantasy

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (72% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. 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 wants a laugh, horror fans and fantasy fans. If you loved What We Do in the Shadows or The Cabin in the Woods, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 44 min.
What might put you off
It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

As a heat wave brings a Marseille neighborhood to a boil, three roommates gleefully meddle in the lives of their neighbors from their balcony. Until a late night drink turns into a bloody affair.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    72% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.1 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    Nominated for 1 Cannes award.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $456K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 34K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Noémie Merlant

  • Souheila YacoubRuby
  • Sanda CodreanuNicole
  • Noémie MerlantÉlise
  • Lucas BravoVoisin d'en Face
  • Nadège Beausson-DiagneDenise
  • François CottrelleMari de Denise
  • Christophe MontenezPaul
  • Augustin PalvanhDams / Fantôme
  • Emanuele CarforaDiego
  • Henri CohenGynécologue