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Based on a True Story

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2017 | 97 min | Thriller, Mystery

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (46% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.7 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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 Vertigo or The Bourne Identity, start here.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 37 min.
What might put you off
It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Delphine is the author of an autobiographical novel that has become a bestseller. Exhausted by the promotional tour, just when she feels out of place, paralyzed by the idea of having to start writing again, she meets Elle, a young, attractive, intelligent, intuitive woman who seems to understand her better than anyone.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    46% on Rotten Tomatoes, 43 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.7 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 48K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Roman Polanski

  • Emmanuelle SeignerDelphine
  • Eva GreenElle
  • Vincent PerezFrançois
  • Dominique PinonRaymond
  • Brigitte RoüanThe Documentalist
  • Camille ChamouxThe Press Agent
  • Josée DayanKarina
  • Noémie LvovskyThe Exhibition Curator
  • Leonello BrandoliniThe Italian Editor
  • Édith Le MerdyThe Neighbor