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First Name: Carmen

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1983 | 85 min | Crime, Drama, Comedy, Romance

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences. 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 crime-drama fans, romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Dog Day Afternoon or The Town, 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 25 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect sex.
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A woman involved with a terrorist group becomes dangerously close to the police officer guarding the bank they plan to rob.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    88% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.0 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 1 Venice award: Golden Lion.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 10K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jean-Luc Godard

  • Maruschka DetmersCarmen X
  • Jacques BonnafféJoseph Bonnaffé
  • Myriem RousselClaire
  • Christophe OdentGang Leader
  • Pierre-Alain Chapuis
  • Bertrand LiebertCarmen's Bodyguard
  • Alain Bastien-ThiryHotel Valet
  • Hippolyte GirardotFred
  • Odile Roire
  • Valérie DrévilleNurse