Nocturama
Seen it?2016 | 130 min | Drama, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop 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 likes to be kept guessing. If you loved The Tenant or Die Hard, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 10 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Some young folks, tired of the society they're living in, plan a bomb attack over Paris before taking shelter for a night in a shopping center.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$322K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bertrand Bonello
- Finnegan OldfieldDavid
- Vincent RottiersGreg
- Hamza MezianiYacine
- Manal IssaSabrina
- Laure ValentinelliSarah
- Martin Petit-GuyotAndré
- Jamil McCravenMika
- Rabah Nait OufellaOmar
- Ilias Le DoréSamir
- Robin GoldbronnFred