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Seen it?2005 | 120 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (54% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Set at the end of the 1960s, as Swaziland is about to receive independence from United Kingdom, the film follows the young Ralph Compton, at 12, through his parents' traumatic separation, till he's 14.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
54% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$7 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 18K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Richard E. Grant
- Nicholas HoultRalph Compton - 14 years
- Gabriel ByrneHarry Compton
- Emily WatsonRuby Compton
- Julie WaltersGwen Traherne
- Miranda RichardsonLauren Compton
- Celia ImrieLady Riva Hardwick
- Zac FoxRalph Compton - 11 years
- Julian WadhamCharles Bingham
- Fenella WoolgarJune Broughton
- John MatshikizaDr. Zim Mzimba