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The Immigrant

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2013 | 117 min | Drama, Romance

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (85% 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 romantics. If you loved The Shape of Water or Atonement, 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 57 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect violence.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

1921 New York. An immigrant woman is tricked into a life of burlesque and vaudeville until a dazzling magician tries to save her and reunite her with her sister who is being held in the confines of Ellis Island.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 77 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.3 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 1 Cannes award and 2 Independent Spirit Awards.

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $6 million worldwide on a $16 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by James Gray

  • Marion CotillardEwa Cybulska
  • Joaquin PhoenixBruno Weiss
  • Jeremy Renner"Orlando the Magician" / Emil
  • Dagmara DominczykBelva
  • Yelena SoloveyRosie Hertz
  • Jicky SchneeClara
  • Maja WampuszycEdyta Bistricky
  • Ilia VolokWojtek Bistricky
  • Angela SarafyanMagda Cybulska
  • Antoni CoroneCustoms Officer Thomas McNally