Chronic
Seen it?2015 | 93 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (77% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
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
- Emotional (bring tissues).
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
David is a nurse who works with terminally ill patients. Dedicated to his profession, he develops strong relationships with the people he cares for. But outside of work, it's a different story altogether.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
77% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Won 1 Cannes award: Cannes Film Festival: Best Screenplay. Also nominated for 1 more Cannes award and 2 Independent Spirit Awards.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 13K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michel Franco
- Tim RothDavid
- Sarah SutherlandNadia Wilson
- Robin BartlettMartha
- Rachel PickupSarah
- Michael CristoferJohn
- David DastmalchianBernard
- Elizabeth TullochLidia
- Claire van der BoomAlice
- Tate EllingtonGreg
- Maribeth MonroeSarah's Niece