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Two Days, One Night

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2014 | 95 min | Drama

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes), it drew serious awards attention and it made about 11 times its budget. Make plans for this one.

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
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Sandra is a young woman who has only one weekend to convince her colleagues they must give up their bonuses in order for her to keep her job — not an easy task in this economy.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 89 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.9 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Nominated for 1 Oscar, 2 BAFTAs and 2 Critics' Choice Awards.

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $75 million worldwide on a $7 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 36K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne

  • Marion CotillardSandra
  • Fabrizio RongioneManu
  • Catherine SaléeJuliette
  • Pili GroyneEstelle
  • Baptiste SorninMr. Dumont
  • Simon CaudryMaxime
  • Lara PersainWilly's wife
  • Alain EloyWilly
  • Myriem AkheddiouMireille
  • Fabienne SciasciaNadine