Princess Cyd
Seen it?2017 | 96 min | Romance, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. 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
- Aimed squarely at anyone nostalgic for their awkward years and anyone who loves an underdog. It gets the awkwardness and the high stakes of being young. Shelve it next to My First Summer or All of Us Strangers. More of a critics' pick than a crowd-pleaser: worth it if you like something a little different.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
- Skip it if romance makes you roll your eyes.
High school athlete Cyd Loughlin lives alone with her depressive father in South Carolina, perpetually longing to get away from it all. When her aunt, famous novelist Miranda Ruth, agrees to host her for a few weeks during the summer, Cyd jumps at the opportunity. While there, she falls for a girl in the neighborhood, even as she and her aunt gently challenge each other in the realms of sex and spirit.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
95% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
Our audience score: 57%
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 12K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stephen Cone
- Jessie PinnickCyd Loughlin
- Rebecca SpenceMiranda Ruth
- Ro WhiteKatie Sauter
- James Vincent MeredithAnthony James
- Matthew QuattrockiRidley
- Tyler RossTab
- Marika Mashburn911 Operator Voice (voice)
- Paul Brian FagenSoccer Coach
- Meighan GerachisLiterary Festival Moderator
- Dane LoperenaJosh