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White God

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2014 | 121 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss 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 2 hr 1 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

13 year old Lili fights to protect her dog Hagen, and is devastated when her father sets Hagen free on the streets. Still innocently believing love can conquer any difficulty, Lili sets out to save her dog. Failing in his desperate efforts to find his beloved owner, Hagen joins a canine revolt leading a revolution against their human abusers.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 80 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    0 wins and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $616K worldwide on a $2 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 18K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Kornél Mundruczó

  • Zsófia PsottaLili
  • LukeHagen
  • BodyHagen
  • Sándor ZsótérDániel
  • Szabolcs ThuróczyOld man
  • Lili MonoriBev
  • László GálffiConductor
  • Lili HorvátAnya
  • Károly AscherPéter
  • Gergely BánkiDog-catcher #1