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Denial

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2016 | 109 min | Drama, History

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss. 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 history buffs. If you loved The Zone of Interest or I Swear, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Harrowing.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 49 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

Acclaimed writer and historian Deborah E. Lipstadt must battle for historical truth to prove the Holocaust actually occurred when David Irving, a renowned denier, sues her for libel.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.8 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 BAFTA.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $8 million worldwide on a $10 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 145K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mick Jackson

  • Rachel WeiszDeborah Lipstadt
  • Tom WilkinsonRichard Rampton
  • Timothy SpallDavid Irving
  • Andrew ScottAnthony Julius
  • Jack LowdenJames Libson
  • Caren PistoriusLaura Tyler
  • Alex JenningsSir Charles Gray
  • Harriet WalterVera Reich
  • Mark GatissProfessor Robert Jan van Pelt
  • John SessionsProf. Richard Evans