Under the Sun of Satan
Seen it?1987 | 98 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences 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. 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 38 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Satan tempts Father Dossignan, who is trying to save the soul of a young girl who killed one of her lovers.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
78% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Cannes award: Palme d'Or.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 18K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Maurice Pialat
- Gérard DepardieuDonissan
- Sandrine BonnaireMouchette
- Maurice PialatMenou-Segrais
- Brigitte LegendreLa mère de Mouchette
- Alain ArturCadignan
- Yann DedetGallet
- Jean-Claude BourlatMalorthy
- Jean-Christophe BouvetLe maquignon
- Philippe PallutLe carrier
- Marcel AnselinMgr Gerbier