Proof
Seen it?1991 | 90 min | Drama, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), 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.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics. If you loved Frida, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Martin, a young blind photographer, is divided between his friendship with restaurant worker Andy and the exclusive love that Celia—who is terribly jealous of this new friendship—has for him.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
5 wins and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 37K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse
- Hugo WeavingMartin
- Russell CroweAndy
- Geneviève PicotCelia
- Heather MitchellMartin's Mother
- Jeffrey WalkerYoung Martin
- Daniel PollockPunk
- Frankie J. HoldenBrian
- Frank GallacherVet
- Saskia PostWaitress
- Belinda DaveyDoctor