Belgica
Seen it?2016 | 127 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz, middling reviews (53% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Right up the alley of people who like stories that don't look away and anyone who loves a strong drama. It deals with hard things honestly.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Quiet, then quietly devastating, at 2 hr 7 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Dutch, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
The story of two brothers who, even though they have absolutely nothing in common, open a bar together that quickly becomes a regular hangout for nighthawks. Despite the success, they must soon face up to the difficulties inherent in running a family business. Their brotherhood turns into rivalry, through no fault of their own.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
53% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
Our audience score: 53%
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Felix van Groeningen
- Stef AertsJo
- Tom VermeirFrank
- Dominique Van MalderManu Dewaey
- Ben BenaouisseMomo
- Boris Van SeverenTim Coppens
- Sara de BosschereNikki
- Charlotte VandermeerschIsabelle
- Stefaan De WinterFerre
- Hélène De VosMarieke
- Jean-Michel BalthazarAndré