I Capture the Castle
Seen it?2003 | 113 min | Drama, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (79% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss and little 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 romantics. If you loved Pride & Prejudice or Tess, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 53 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
In 1930s England, 17-year-old Cassandra Mortmain and her eccentric family struggle to survive in a decaying English castle.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
79% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$7 million worldwide on a $8 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 40K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tim Fywell
- Romola GaraiCassandra Mortmain
- Rose ByrneRose Mortmain
- Tara FitzgeraldTopaz Mortmain
- Bill NighyJames Mortmain
- Henry ThomasSimon Cotton
- Henry CavillStephen Colley
- Marc BlucasNeil Cotton
- Sinéad CusackMrs Cotton
- Joe SowerbuttsThomas
- Sophie StuckeyCassandra (aged 7)