Message in a Bottle
Seen it?2024 | 179 min | Music
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 32% on Rotten Tomatoes, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for most people.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- Unhurried and epic, at 2 hr 59 min.
- What might put you off
- It's long: 2 hr 59 min.
ABOUT THE SHOW An uplifting and poignant tale of humanity and hope, set to many of Sting’s most iconic hits. The peaceful village of Bebko erupts in celebration, until it’s suddenly attacked. Three siblings—Leto, Mati and Tana—are forced into dangerous journeys to survive. This captivating story unfolds as an uplifting, poignant exploration of displacement, immigration and hope, conveyed through high energy footwork, exhilarating dance and breathtaking athleticism. Sadler’s Wells and Universal Music UK present Message In A Bottle, a stunning dance theatre production choreographed by triple Olivier Award nominee Kate Prince, set to the music of 17 time Grammy Award winner Sting.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
32% on Rotten Tomatoes, 39 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 4 nominations from smaller awards and festivals. Plus: Nominated for 2 Razzies, the "worst of the year" awards.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$118 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 186K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Marcus Viner, Kate Prince
- StingSelf - Lead Vocals
- Beverley KnightSelf - Guest Vocals
- Lynval GoldingSelf - Guest Vocals
- Claudia GeorgetteSelf - Guest Vocals
- Shaneeka SimonSelf - Guest Vocals
- Christella LitrasSelf - Guest Vocals