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The Benefactor

Name: The Benefactor
Genre: Drama
Released: 2015-12-23
Cast: Richard Gere, Dakota Fanning, Theo James, Dylan Baker, Cheryl Hines

2015 | 90 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybe

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 25% on Rotten Tomatoes, almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 41% audience score, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Who'll love it: One for anyone who likes a story with emotional weight. Leaves you with something to think about.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Lets scenes breathe, at 1 hr 30 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
What might put you off: Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.

A newly married couple are forced to navigate the all-consuming interest of a powerful, mysterious, and possessive philanthropist.

CriticsWeak
25% on Rotten Tomatoes, 39 on Metacritic
AudiencesBelow par
Our audience score: 41%
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 29K people sought it out in the past year

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Directed by Andrew Renzi