Young & Beautiful
Seen it?2013 | 95 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (74% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had 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. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Isabelle, a 17-year-old student, loses her virginity during a quick holiday romance. When she returns home, she begins a secret life as a prostitute for a year.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
74% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$10 million worldwide on a $5 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 126K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by François Ozon
- Marine VacthIsabelle
- Géraldine PailhasSylvie
- Charlotte RamplingAlice
- Frédéric PierrotPatrick
- Nathalie RichardVéro
- Johan LeysenGeorges
- Fantin RavatVictor
- Laurent DelbecqueAlex
- Djédjé ApaliPeter
- Lucas PrisorFelix