It Always Rains on Sunday
Seen it?1947 | 92 min | Drama, Crime
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and 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 crime-drama fans. If you loved A Perfect World or The Asphalt Jungle, start here.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1947: an older pace and style.
During a rainy Sunday afternoon, an escaped prisoner tries to hide out at the home of his ex-fiance.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 15K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Hamer
- Googie WithersRose Sandigate
- Edward ChapmanGeorge Sandigate
- Susan ShawVi Sandigate
- Patricia PlunkettDoris Sandigate
- David LinesAlfie Sandigate
- Sydney TaflerMorry Hyams
- Betty Ann DaviesSadie Hyams
- John SlaterLou Hyams, Morrie's Brother
- Jane HyltonBessie Hyams, Morrie's Sister
- Meier TzelnikerSolly Hyams, Morrie's Father