Flowers in the Attic
Seen it?2014 | 90 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller, TV Movie
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (52% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office held it back. 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 likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Gaslight or Shadow of a Doubt, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
After the sudden death of their father, four children face cruel treatment from their ruthless grandmother.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
52% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 517K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Deborah Chow
- Heather GrahamCorrine
- Kiernan ShipkaCathy
- Mason DyeChristopher
- Ava TelekCarrie
- Maxwell KovachCory
- Dylan BruceBart
- Chad WillettDad
- Ellen BurstynGrandmother
- Beau DanielsMr. Foxworth
- Laura JayeFemale Guest