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Seen it?2001 | 99 min | Drama, TV Movie
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It won 3 Emmys and it earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite little lasting buzz. 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 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 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A renowned professor is forced to reassess her life when she is diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 3 Emmys: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Made for Television Movie, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries or a Movie, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special. Won 2 Berlin awards: Berlin International Film Festival: Special Prize of the Ecumenical Jury, Berlin International Film Festival: Humanitas Prize. Won 1 Peabody Award: Peabody Awards: Best Editing in a Motion Picture or Miniseries. Also nominated for 4 more Emmys, 2 Golden Globes and 1 SAG Award. Plus 6 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 50K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mike Nichols
- Emma ThompsonVivian Bearing
- Audra McDonaldSusie Monahan
- Jonathan M. WoodwardDr Jason Posner
- Christopher LloydDr. Harvey Kelekian
- Eileen AtkinsEvelyn 'E.M' Ashford
- Benedict WongFellow 2
- Harold PinterMr. Bearing
- Raffaello DegruttolaTechnician 1
- Miquel BrownTechnician 2
- Hari DhillonFellow 1