A Zed & Two Noughts
Seen it?1985 | 116 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little 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 wants a laugh. If you loved Crimes and Misdemeanors or Code 3, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 56 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Identical twin zoologists lose their wives in a car crash caused by a white swan. They become obsessed with the death and decay of animals, and develop a strange and unusual relationship with the driver of the car, a woman who is now an amputee.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
78% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 26K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Peter Greenaway
- Frances BarberVenus de Milo
- Joss AcklandVan Hoyten
- Brian DeaconOswald Deuce
- Geoffrey PalmerFallast
- Eric DeaconOliver Deuce
- Andréa FerréolAlba Bewick
- Jim DavidsonJoshua Plate
- Wolf KahlerFelipe Arc-en-Ciel
- Ken CampbellStephen Pipe
- Guusje van TilborghCaterina Bolnes