The Fits
Seen it?2016 | 72 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss and almost no 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 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 12 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
While training at the gym, 11-year-old tomboy Toni becomes entranced with a dance troupe. As she struggles to fit in, she finds herself caught up in danger as the group begins to suffer from fainting spells and other violent fits.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 90 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Independent Spirit Award.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$169K worldwide on a $170K budget
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Anna Rose Holmer
- Royalty HightowerToni
- Alexis NeblettBeezy
- Makyla BurnamLegs
- Da'Sean MinorJermaine
- Inayah RodgersKarisma
- Antonio A.B. Grant Jr.Donté
- Lauren GibsonMaia
- Shonte JacksonMadison
- Mangel MooreDiamond
- Kaliyah JohnsonApril