Suite Française
Seen it?2015 | 103 min | Drama, Romance, War
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (76% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. 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 romantics and history buffs. If you loved Empire of the Sun or Mrs. Miniver, start here.
- The mood
- Intense, warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
France, 1940. In the first days of occupation, beautiful Lucile Angellier is trapped in a stifled existence with her controlling mother-in-law as they both await news of her husband: a prisoner of war. Parisian refugees start to pour into their small town, soon followed by a regiment of German soldiers who take up residence in the villagers' own homes. Lucile initially tries to ignore Bruno von Falk, the handsome and refined German officer staying with them. But soon, a powerful love draws them together and leads them into the tragedy of war.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
76% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 2 Emmys.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$20 million worldwide on a $15 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 107K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Saul Dibb
- Michelle WilliamsLucille Angellier
- Kristin Scott ThomasMadame Angellier
- Matthias SchoenaertsLieutenant Bruno Von Falk
- Sam RileyBenoit Labarie
- Ruth WilsonMadeleine Labarie
- Heino FerchMajor
- Tom SchillingLieutenant Kurt Bonnet
- Harriet WalterViscountess Montmort
- Alexandra Maria LaraLeah
- Clare HolmanMarthe