Time Out
Seen it?2001 | 134 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (95% 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
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 14 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
An unemployed man finds his life sinking more and more into trouble as he hides his situation from his family and friends.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
95% on Rotten Tomatoes, 88 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Won 1 Venice award: Venice International Film Festival: Best International Film. Also nominated for 1 Independent Spirit Award. Plus 1 other award.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 15K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Laurent Cantet
- Aurélien RecoingVincent
- Karin ViardMuriel
- Serge LivrozetJean-Michel
- Jean-Pierre Mangeotle père de Vincent
- Monique Mangeotla mère de Vincent
- Didier ReyesPhilippe
- Philippe Jouannetle directeur des ressources humaines