Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired
Seen it?2008 | 99 min | Documentary
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (85% 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 the curious.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Examines the public scandal and private tragedy which led to legendary director Roman Polanski's sudden flight from the United States.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$101K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 15K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Marina Zenovich
- Andrew BraunsbergSelf
- Richard BrennemanSelf
- Douglas DaltonSelf
- Marilyn BeckSelf
- Steve BarshopSelf
- Madeline BessmerSelf
- Michael M. CrainSelf
- Samantha GeimerSelf
- Mia FarrowSelf
- Pedro AlmodóvarSelf (archive footage)