The Business of Strangers
Seen it?2001 | 84 min | Drama, Thriller
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office 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 likes to be kept guessing.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 24 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A dark thriller about a successful businesswoman and her young assistant who toy with a slow-witted businessman while stuck at an airport hotel.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 10K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Patrick Stettner
- Stockard ChanningJulie Styron
- Julia StilesPaula Murphy
- Frederick WellerNick Harris
- Mary TestaReceptionist
- Jack HallettMr. Fostwick
- Marcus GiamattiRobert
- Buddy FitzpatrickWaiter
- Salem LudwigMan at Pool
- Shelagh RatnerAirport Announcer