Match Point

2005 | 124 min | Drama, Romance, Thriller

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Audiences rate it highly (7.4/10) and it made about 6 times its budget, 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.

Have you seen it?

Chris, a former tennis pro, takes a job as an instructor and befriends his wealthy young student, Tom. After being introduced to his family, Chris is soon engaged to Tom's sister, Chloe. Despite the professional and financial advantages that this relationship affords him, Chris becomes obsessed with Tom's fiancee, American actress Nola.

How it earned its rating

CriticsSolid
76% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic
AudiencesStrong
7.4/10 from 5K viewers
AwardsSolid
1 win, 1 other nomination — nominated for Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay; won National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
Box office & staying powerStrong
$86 million worldwide on a $15 million budget
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Measured from current popularity