Ginger & Rosa
Seen it?2012 | 90 min | Drama
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It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.0 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 loves a strong drama. If you loved 20th Century Women, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13: peril. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A look at the lives of two teenage girls - inseparable friends Ginger and Rosa -- growing up in 1960s London as the Cuban Missile Crisis looms, and the pivotal event the comes to redefine their relationship.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
4 wins and 8 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 41K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sally Potter
- Elle FanningGinger
- Alice EnglertRosa
- Christina HendricksNatalie
- Alessandro NivolaRoland
- Timothy SpallMark
- Annette BeningBella
- Jodhi MayAnoushka
- Oliver PlattMark Two
- Oliver MilburnRoger
- Greg BennettDemo Policeman