Sirens
Seen it?1994 | 98 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (74% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and a lukewarm 5.6 out of 10 from audiences. 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. 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 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
In 1930s Australia, Anglican clergyman Anthony Campion and his prim wife, Estella, are asked to visit noted painter Norman Lindsay, whose planned contribution to an international art exhibit is considered blasphemous. While Campion and Lindsay debate, Estella finds herself drawn to the three beautiful models sitting for the painter's current work, freethinking Sheela, sensual Pru and virginal Giddy.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
74% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.6 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$8 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 89K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Duigan
- Hugh GrantAnthony Campion
- Tara FitzgeraldEstella Campion
- Sam NeillNorman Lindsay
- Elle MacphersonSheela
- Portia De RossiGiddy
- Tziporah MalkahPru
- Pamela RabeRose Lindsay
- Ben MendelsohnLewis
- John PolsonTom
- Mark GerberDevlin