Thirst
Seen it?2012 | 95 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Aimed squarely at anyone who loves a strong drama. One to watch when you can give it your full attention.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
Four people, isolated in their different ways are trapped in the desert and changed forever. Against impossible odds, can they find meaning - life, laughter and love before it is too late?
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Cannes award: Cannes Film Festival: Jury Prize. Also nominated for 1 more Cannes award. Plus 10 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$14 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 159K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Carter
- Victoria HaralabidouMinna
- Hanna Mangan LawrenceKit
- Myles PollardBoyce
- Thom GreenZac