Naked
Seen it?1993 | 131 min | Drama, Comedy
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (88% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
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. If you loved Happiness, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 11 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
An unemployed Brit vents his rage on unsuspecting strangers as he embarks on a nocturnal London odyssey.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 85 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 2 Cannes awards: Cannes Film Festival: Best Actor, Cannes Film Festival: Best Director. Also nominated for 1 BAFTA and 1 Independent Spirit Award. Plus 6 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 270K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mike Leigh
- David ThewlisJohnny
- Lesley SharpLouise
- Katrin CartlidgeSophie
- Greg CruttwellJeremy
- Claire SkinnerSandra
- Peter WightBrian
- Ewen BremnerArchie
- Susan VidlerMaggie
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