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Seen it?2015 | 111 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop 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. If you loved The Imitation Game or The Life of Chuck, start here. 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 51 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Struggling to connect with those around him, a teenage math prodigy trains for the International Mathematical Olympiad, where a budding romance with a fellow contestant breaks through his emotional walls and teaches him that love cannot be calculated.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$1 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 51K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Morgan Matthews
- Asa ButterfieldNathan Ellis
- Rafe SpallMartin Humphreys
- Sally HawkinsJulie Ellis
- Eddie MarsanRichard
- Jo YangZhang Mei
- Alex LawtherIsaac Cooper
- Alexa DaviesRebecca Dunn
- Martin McCannMichael Ellis
- Orion LeeDeng Laoshi
- Jake DaviesLuke Shelton