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In Bed with Victoria

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2016 | 97 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences. 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 romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Something's Gotta Give, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Victoria is a thirty-something divorced lawyer who's struggling to raise her two daughters. She is canny and cynical but on the verge of an emotional breakdown. At a friend's wedding she reconnects with Vincent, an old friend, and Sam, an old client. Her life is about to take a new turn.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.9 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    2 wins and 5 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $5 million worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 17K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Justine Triet

  • Virginie EfiraVictoria Spick
  • Vincent LacosteSamuel Mallet
  • Melvil PoupaudVincent Kossarski
  • Laurent PoitrenauxDavid
  • Laure CalamyChristelle, Victoria's Lawyer
  • Alice DaquetEve
  • Julie MoulierJudge
  • Elsa WolliastonClairvoyant
  • Sophie FillièresSophie
  • Liv HarariLiv