The Selfish Giant
Seen it?2013 | 91 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (98% on Rotten Tomatoes), 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. 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 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A hyperactive boy and his best friend, a slow-witted youth with an affinity for horses, start collecting scrap metal for a shady dealer.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 83 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 28K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Clio Barnard
- Conner ChapmanArbor
- Shaun ThomasSwifty
- Sean GilderKitten
- Lorraine AshbourneMary
- Ian BurfieldMick Brazil
- Steve EvetsPrice Drop Swift
- Siobhan FinneranMrs. Swift
- Ralph InesonJohnny Jones
- Rebecca ManleyMichelle 'Shelly' Fenton
- Rhys McCoyDaniel