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Monsieur Ibrahim

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2003 | 91 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. 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. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Paris, 1960s. Momo, a resolute and independent Jewish teenager who lives with his father, a sullen and depressed man, in a working-class neighborhood, develops a close friendship with Monsieur Ibrahim, an elderly Muslim who owns a small grocery store.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $12 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 17K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by François Dupeyron

  • Omar SharifMonsieur Ibrahim
  • Pierre BoulangerMomo
  • Gilbert MelkiMomo's Father
  • Isabelle RenauldMomo's Mother
  • Lola NaymarkMyriam
  • Anne SuarezSylvie
  • Mata GabinFatou
  • Céline SamieEva
  • Isabelle AdjaniThe Star
  • Guillaume GallienneThe Car Salesman