Let the Right One In

2008 | 115 min | Horror, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (98%) and audiences rate it highly (7.5/10), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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

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When Oskar, a sensitive, bullied 12-year-old boy, meets his new neighbor, the mysterious and moody Eli, they strike up a friendship. Initially reserved with each other, Oskar and Eli slowly form a close bond, but it soon becomes apparent that she is no ordinary young girl.

How it earned its rating

CriticsVery strong
98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 82 on Metacritic
AudiencesStrong
7.5/10 from 3K viewers
AwardsBelow par
4 wins, 3 other nominations — won Guldbagge Award for Best Cinematography; won Guldbagge Award for Best Director
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$11 million worldwide on a $4 million budget
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Measured from current popularity