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The Milky Way

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1969 | 102 min | Comedy, Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (95% 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. 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 42 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1969: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Two men, part tramp, part pilgrim, are on their way from France to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. On their way, they meet a vast assortment of characters—some truculent, some violent, and some bizarre; they experience many adventures—some mysterious, some erotic, some even supernatural.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    95% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 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 13K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Luis Buñuel

  • Paul FrankeurPierre
  • Laurent TerzieffJean
  • Alain CunyMan with cape
  • Édith ScobVirgin Mary
  • Bernard VerleyJesus
  • François MaistreFrench Priest
  • Claude CervalBrigadier
  • MuniMother Superior
  • Julien BertheauRichard
  • Ellen BahlMadame Garnier