Aquarius
Seen it?2016 | 147 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss 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 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 2 hr 27 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Portuguese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Clara, a vibrant former music critic and widow with flowing tresses is the only remaining apartment owner in a beautiful older building targeted for demolition by ruthless luxury high-rise developers. Clara proves to be a force to be reckoned with as she thwarts the builders plans to kick her out of the apartment.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 88 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 2 Cannes awards and 1 Independent Spirit Award.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$286K worldwide on a $762K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 40K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho
- Sonia BragaClara
- Maeve JinkingsAna Paula
- Irandhir SantosRoberval
- Humberto CarrãoDiego
- Zoraide ColetoLadjane
- Carla RibasCleide
- Fernando TeixeiraGeraldo Bonfim
- Buda LiraAntonio
- Paula De RenorFátima
- Bárbara ColenClara em 1980