Curfew
Seen it?2012 | 19 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It won an Oscar, though it had 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 loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 19 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
At the lowest point of his life, Richie gets a call from his estranged sister asking him to look after his nine-year old niece, Sophia, for a few hours.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Short Film - Live Action. Plus 39 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 18K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Shawn Christensen
- Fatima PtacekSophia
- Shawn ChristensenRichie
- Dana SegalGabby
- Kirsten Holly SmithCathy
- Kim AllenMaggie
- Helga Athineos
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