The Gilded Cage
Seen it?2013 | 90 min | Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
In the beautiful area of Paris, Maria and José Ribeiro lived for almost thirty years on the ground floor of a Haussmann building, in their dear little lodge.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$11 million worldwide on a $7 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ruben Alves
- Rita BlancoMaria Ribeiro
- Joaquim de AlmeidaJosé Ribeiro
- Roland GiraudFrancis Caillaux
- Chantal LaubySolange Caillaux
- Barbara CabritaPaula Ribeiro
- Lannick GautryCharles Caillaux
- Maria VieiraRosa
- Jacqueline CoradoLourdes
- Nicole CroisilleMrs Reichert
- Jean-Pierre MartinsCarlos