Once in a Lifetime
Seen it?2014 | 105 min | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
At Léon Blum High School in Créteil, France, a history teacher decides to have her weakest 10th grade class participate in a national history competition.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar
- Ariane AscarideAnne Gueguen
- Ahmed DraméMalik
- Noémie MerlantMélanie
- Geneviève MnichYvette Thomas
- Stéphane BakMax
- Wendy NietoJamila
- Aïmen DerriachiSaïd
- Mohamed SeddikiOlivier / Brahim
- Adrien HurdubaeThéo
- Alicia DadounCamélia