Black Mirror
Seen it?2011 | 4 min | Drama
Friday Night Flickearly ratingWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
It won 6 Emmys, people are still talking about it and it earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes). Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 4 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A nameless drifter navigates a barren landscape punctuated by satellite dishes, radio towers and droning airplanes. Stopping periodically in anonymous hotel rooms, she makes attempts to connect to an unidentified second party.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsVery strong
Won 4 BAFTAs: + BAFTA Craft Awards and nominations received by Black Mirror: Best Make Up and Hair Design, + BAFTA Craft Awards and nominations received by Black Mirror: Best Special, Visual Effects & Graphics, + BAFTA Craft Awards and nominations received by Black Mirror: Best Writer: Drama, + BAFTA Craft Awards and nominations received by Black Mirror: Best Photography and Lighting: Fiction. Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Super Awards: Best Science Fiction/Fantasy Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie. Won 1 DGA Award: + Art Directors Guild Awards and nominations received by Black Mirror: Excellence in Production Design for a Television Movie or Limited Series. Won 1 Peabody Award: Peabody Awards: Comedy. Also nominated for 3 Golden Globes, 1 SAG Award and 14 more BAFTAs. Plus 8 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.5 million people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Doug Aitken
- Chloë SevignyHerself