Calvary
Seen it?2014 | 101 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (89% 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 anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Banshees of Inisherin or 50/50, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
After being threatened during a confession, a good-natured priest must battle the dark forces closing in around him.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 77 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Berlin award: Berlin International Film Festival: Best Screenplay. Plus 4 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$17 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 93K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Michael McDonagh
- Brendan GleesonFather James Lavelle
- Chris O'DowdJack Brennan
- Kelly ReillyFiona Lavelle
- Aidan GillenDr. Frank Harte
- Dylan MoranMichael Fitzgerald
- Isaach de BankoléSimon
- M. Emmet WalshThe Writer
- Marie-Josée CrozeTeresa
- Domhnall GleesonFreddie Joyce
- David WilmotFather Leary