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My Cousin Rachel

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2017 | 106 min | Drama, Romance

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (76% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and a lukewarm 5.7 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. If you loved Pride & Prejudice, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 46 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A young Englishman plots revenge against his mysterious, beautiful cousin, believing that she murdered his guardian. But his feelings become complicated as he finds himself falling under the beguiling spell of her charms.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    76% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.7 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $9 million worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 102K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Roger Michell

  • Rachel WeiszRachel
  • Sam ClaflinPhilip
  • Holliday GraingerLouise
  • Iain GlenKendall
  • Pierfrancesco FavinoRinaldi
  • Simon Russell BealeCouch
  • Vicki PepperdineMrs. Pascoe
  • Tim BarlowSeecombe
  • Bobby Scott FreemanJohn
  • Tristram DaviesWellington