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Everybody Knows

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2018 | 132 min | Crime, Mystery, Thriller

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office 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 crime fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Obsession, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense, gritty.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 2 hr 12 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Laura, a Spanish woman living in Buenos Aires, returns to her hometown outside Madrid with her Argentinian husband and children. However, the trip is upset by unexpected events that bring secrets into the open.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    1 win and 28 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $19 million worldwide on a $11 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 55K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Asghar Farhadi

  • Penélope CruzLaura
  • Javier BardemPaco
  • Ricardo DarínAlejandro
  • Eduard FernándezFernando
  • Bárbara LennieBea
  • Inma CuestaAna
  • Elvira MínguezMariana
  • Ramón BareaAntonio
  • Carla CampraIrene
  • Sara SálamoRocío