Things to Come
Seen it?2016 | 102 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (99% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. 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 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Nathalie teaches philosophy at a high school in Paris. She is passionate about her job and particularly enjoys passing on the pleasure of thinking. Married with two children, she divides her time between her family, former students and her very possessive mother. One day, Nathalie’s husband announces he is leaving her for another woman. With freedom thrust upon her, Nathalie must reinvent her life.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
99% on Rotten Tomatoes, 88 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Berlin award: Berlin International Film Festival: Best Director. Plus 5 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$6 million worldwide on a $2 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 14K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mia Hansen-Løve
- Isabelle HuppertNathalie Chazeaux
- André MarconHeinz
- Roman KolinkaFabien
- Édith ScobYvette
- Sarah Le PicardChloé
- Solal ForteJohann
- Élise LhomeauElsa
- Lionel DrayHugo
- Yves HeckDaniel
- Grégoire Montana-HarocheSimon (élève lycée)