A Late Quartet
Seen it?2012 | 106 min | Music, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, 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 anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
When the beloved cellist of a world-renowned string quartet is diagnosed with a life threatening illness, the group's future suddenly hangs in the balance as suppressed emotions, competing egos and uncontrollable passions threaten to derail years of friendship and collaboration. As they are about to play their 25th anniversary concert — quite possibly their last — only their intimate bond and the power of music can preserve their legacy.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
78% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$6 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 23K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Yaron Zilberman
- Christopher WalkenPeter Mitchell
- Philip Seymour HoffmanRobert Gelbart
- Mark IvanirDaniel Lerner
- Catherine KeenerJuliette Gelbart
- Imogen PootsAlexandra Gelbart
- Liraz CharhiPilar
- Madhur JaffreyDr. Nadir
- Anne Sofie von OtterMiriam Mitchell
- Wallace ShawnGideon Rosen
- Pamela QuinnParkinson's Class Instructor