Anything for Her
Seen it?2008 | 96 min | Drama, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss and almost no lasting buzz. 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 likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Room, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Lisa and Julien are married and lead a happy uneventful life with their son Oscar. But their life radically changes one morning, when the police comes to arrest Lisa on murder charges. She's sentenced to 20 years of prison. Convinced of his wife's innocence, Julien decides to act. How far will he be willing to go for her?
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
81% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$7 million worldwide on a $10 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 20K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Fred Cavayé
- Vincent LindonJulien Auclert
- Diane KrugerLisa Auclert
- Lancelot RochOscar
- Olivier MarchalHenri Pasquet
- Hammou GraïaCommandant Susini
- Liliane RovèreMère de Julien
- Olivier PerrierPère de Julien
- Moussa MaaskriMartial
- Rémi MartinCapitaine Jousseaume
- Thierry GodardPascal