Suffragette
Seen it?2015 | 106 min | Drama, History
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (73% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had 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 history buffs. If you loved 1917, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Based on true events about the foot soldiers of the early feminist movement, women who were forced underground to pursue a dangerous game of cat and mouse with an increasingly brutal State.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
73% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
5 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$38 million worldwide on a $14 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 68K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sarah Gavron
- Carey MulliganMaud Watts
- Helena Bonham CarterEdith Ellyn
- Brendan GleesonArthur Steed
- Anne-Marie DuffViolet Miller
- Meryl StreepEmmeline Pankhurst
- Ben WhishawSonny Watts
- Romola GaraiAlice Haughton
- Samuel WestBenedict Haughton
- Geoff BellNorman Taylor
- Natalie PressEmily Davison