Anomalisa
Seen it?2015 | 91 min | Animation, Drama, Romance, Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss. 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, anyone who wants a laugh and animation lovers. If you loved Blue Valentine, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
An inspirational speaker becomes reinvigorated after meeting a lively woman who shakes up his mundane existence.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 88 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Venice award: Venice Film Festival: Best Feature. Also nominated for 1 Oscar and 1 Independent Spirit Award. Plus 3 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$6 million worldwide on a $8 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 162K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Duke Johnson, Charlie Kaufman
- David ThewlisMichael Stone (voice)
- Jennifer Jason LeighLisa Hesselman (voice)
- Tom NoonanEveryone Else (voice)