Léolo
Seen it?1992 | 107 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little 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 wants a laugh and fantasy fans. If you loved Dream Scenario, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- 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.
The story of an imaginative boy who pretends he is the child of a sperm-laden Sicilian tomato upon which his mother accidentally fell.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
6 wins and 6 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 19K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jean-Claude Lauzon
- Gilbert SicotteNarrator (voice)
- Maxime CollinLéolo
- Ginette RenoMother
- Julien GuiomarGrandfather
- Giuditta Del VecchioBianca
- Andrée LachapellePsychiatrist
- Denys ArcandDirector
- Germain HoudeTeacher
- Yves MontmarquetteFernand
- Lorne BrassFernand's enemy