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The Pornographer

2001 | 108 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 33% on Rotten Tomatoes, a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

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 1 hr 48 min.
What might put you off: It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

A former porn director, who once elevated the genre with 1960s counter-culture ideals, returns to filmmaking after 20 years, clashing with his producer's hard-core vision. Estranged from his son over the family business, they begin reconnecting as the son embraces political activism, while the director seeks personal renewal.

How it earned its rating

CriticsWeak
33% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Box office & staying powerWeak
$0K worldwide
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 660 people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Bertrand Bonello

Jean-Pierre LéaudJacques Laurent
Jérémie RenierJoseph
Dominique BlancJeanne
Alice HouriMonika
OvidieJenny
Catherine MouchetOlivia Rochet
Thibault de MontalembertRichard
André MarconLouis
Laurent LucasCarles
Ségolène Savoff