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Seen it?2002 | 96 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (70 on Metacritic), 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. If you loved Bad Lieutenant or Trainspotting, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect drug use.
A young boy trying to deal with his mother's heroin addiction befriends a waitress who helps him cope with the tough situation.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
70 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$146K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 10K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gillies MacKinnon
- Molly ParkerMel
- Harry EdenPaul
- Keira KnightleyLouise
- Vinnie HunterLee
- David WenhamLenny
- Nitin GanatraAbu
- Levi HayesJack
- Rupert ProcterHarry
- Bronson WebbTom
- Marsha ThomasonVicki