The Congress
Seen it?2013 | 123 min | Drama, Science Fiction, Animation
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, 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 sci-fi fans and animation lovers. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 3 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
An aging, out-of-work actress accepts one last job, though the consequences of her decision affect her in ways she didn't consider.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
72% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$456K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 45K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ari Folman
- Robin WrightRobin Wright
- Harvey KeitelAl
- Jon HammDylan Truliner (voice)
- Kodi Smit-McPheeAaron Wright
- Danny HustonJeff Green
- Sami GayleSarah Wright
- Michael Stahl-DavidSteve (voice)
- Paul GiamattiDr. Barker
- Sarah ShahiMichelle
- Don McManusPresident Bobs (voice)