Venus in Fur
Seen it?2013 | 96 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office 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 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 36 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
An enigmatic actress may have a hidden agenda when she auditions for a part in a misogynistic writer's play.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
1 win and 8 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$342K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 65K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Roman Polanski
- Emmanuelle SeignerVanda
- Mathieu AmalricThomas