Standing Tall
Seen it?2015 | 119 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss and almost no 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.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 59 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
The film tells the story of Malony and his education as he grows from a six-year-old into an 18-year-old. A minors’ judge and a caseworker work tirelessly to try to save the young offender.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
3 wins and 7 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$26K worldwide on a $5 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Emmanuelle Bercot
- Rod ParadotMalony Ferrandot
- Catherine DeneuveLe Juge
- Sara ForestierSéverine Ferrandot
- Benoît MagimelYann
- Diane RouxelTess
- Élizabeth MazevClaudine
- Anne SuarezLa directrice du CEF
- Christophe MeynetMaître Robin
- Catherine SaléeGladys Valée