Bastards
Seen it?2013 | 100 min | Drama, Crime, Thriller
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (67% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 5.7 out of 10 from audiences. 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 crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Marco returns to Paris after his brother-in-law's suicide, where he targets the man his sister believes caused the tragedy – though he is ill-prepared for her secrets as they quickly muddy the waters.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
67% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$660K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 14K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Claire Denis
- Vincent LindonMarco Silvestri
- Chiara MastroianniRaphaëlle
- Julie BatailleSandra
- Michel SuborEdouard Laporte
- Lola CrétonJustine
- Alex DescasDr. Béthanie
- Grégoire ColinXavier
- Florence Loiret CailleElysée
- Jeanne DissonAudrey
- Christophe MiossecGuy