In the Name of...
Seen it?2013 | 102 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (77% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. 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. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Polish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
The contemporary story of a priest who launches a centre for troubled youth in a small parish. He is a good priest and is well-liked by his congregation, which remains unaware of his complicated past.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
77% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Małgorzata Szumowska
- Andrzej Chyraksiądz Adam
- Mateusz KościukiewiczŁukasz
- Maja OstaszewskaEwa
- Maria MajMatka Łukasza
- Łukasz SimlatNauczyciel Michał
- Tomasz SchuchardtAdrian
- Kamil AdamowiczRudy
- Mateusz GajkoGajo
- Jakub GentekKoko
- Daniel ŚwiderskiBabun