Lemming
Seen it?2005 | 130 min | Drama, Thriller, Mystery
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (73% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and 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 likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Rear Window or Gone Girl, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 10 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
After the death of his boss's wife, a young engineer faces the sudden psychological metamorphosis of his own wife, seemingly possessed by the soul of the deceased...
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
73% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
Nominated for 1 Cannes award.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$800K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Dominik Moll
- Laurent LucasAlain Getty
- Charlotte GainsbourgBénédicte Getty
- André DussollierRichard Pollock
- Charlotte RamplingAlice Pollock
- Jacques BonnafféNicolas Chevalier
- Véronique AffholderFrancine
- Michel CassagneLe vétérinaire
- Florence DesilleL'infirmière
- Emmanuel GayetLe médecin de garde
- Félix GonzalezFélix, le fils du voisin