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Intimacy

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2001 | 120 min | Romance, Drama, Fantasy

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and fantasy fans. If you loved Mona Lisa, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

Failed musician Jay abandoned his family and now earns a living as head bartender in a trendy London pub. Every Wednesday afternoon, a woman comes to his house for graphic, almost wordless, sex. One day, Jay follows her and learns about her. This eventually disrupts their relationship.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    66% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.2 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 1 Berlin award: Golden Bear. Plus 1 other award.

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 123K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Patrice Chéreau

  • Mark RylanceJay
  • Kerry FoxClaire
  • Susannah HarkerSusan, Jay's wife
  • Alastair GalbraithVictor
  • Philippe CalvarioIan
  • Timothy SpallAndy, Claire's husband
  • Marianne FaithfullBetty
  • Fraser AyresDave
  • Michael FitzgeraldBar Owner
  • Robert AddieBar Owner