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Never Let Me Go

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2010 | 104 min | Drama, Romance, Science Fiction

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (71% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and sci-fi fans. If you loved Doctor Zhivago, start here.
The mood
Warm and romantic, mind-bending.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

As children, Kathy, Ruth, and Tommy spend their childhood at an idyllic and secluded English boarding school. As they grow into adults, they must come to terms with the complexity and strength of their love for one another while also preparing for the haunting reality awaiting them.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    71% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.8 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 1 Independent Spirit Award.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $15 million worldwide on a $15 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 559K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mark Romanek

  • Carey MulliganKathy H.
  • Keira KnightleyRuth C.
  • Andrew GarfieldTommy D.
  • Izzy Meikle-SmallYoung Kathy
  • Ella PurnellYoung Ruth
  • Charlie RoweYoung Tommy
  • Sally HawkinsMiss Lucy
  • Charlotte RamplingMiss Emily
  • Domhnall GleesonRodney
  • Andrea RiseboroughChrissie