Rabbit Hole
Seen it?2010 | 91 min | Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention, despite soft box office. 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
- Emotional (bring tissues).
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13: a parent's death or loss. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Life for a happy couple is turned upside down after their young son dies in an accident.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 2 Oscars, 1 Golden Globe and 1 SAG Award.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$5 million worldwide on a $5 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 137K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Cameron Mitchell
- Nicole KidmanBecca Corbett
- Aaron EckhartHowie Corbett
- Dianne WiestNat
- Miles TellerJason
- Tammy BlanchardIzzy
- Sandra OhGabby
- Giancarlo EspositoAuggie
- Jon TenneyRick
- Stephen MailerKevin
- Mike DoyleCraig