Breathe
Seen it?2014 | 91 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no 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 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Charlie, a 17-year-old girl tortured by doubt, is thrilled when she becomes friends with Sarah, but when Sarah tires of Charlie and looks for a new friend, their relationship takes an ominous turn.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 10K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mélanie Laurent
- Joséphine JapyCharlie
- Lou de LaâgeSarah
- Isabelle CarréVanessa
- Roxane DuranVictoire
- Claire KeimLaura
- Radivoje BukvićCharlie's father
- Thomas SolivérèsGastine
- Camille ClarisDelphine
- Louka MeliavaLucas
- Louise GrinbergLouise