Frances Ha
Seen it?2013 | 86 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had 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 wants a laugh. If you loved Lady Bird or Billy Elliot, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 26 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
An aspiring dancer moves to New York City and becomes caught up in a whirlwind of flighty fair-weather friends, diminishing fortunes and career setbacks.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 82 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe and 2 Independent Spirit Awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$11 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 203K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Noah Baumbach
- Greta GerwigFrances Halladay
- Mickey SumnerSophie Levee
- Michael ZegenBenji
- Adam DriverLev Shapiro
- Charlotte d'AmboiseColleen
- Patrick HeusingerReade "Patch" Krause
- Michael EsperDan
- Grace GummerRachel
- Josh HamiltonAndy
- Maya KazanCaroline