Of Gods and Men
Seen it?2010 | 120 min | Drama, History
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), it drew serious awards attention and it made about 10 times its budget. 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 history buffs. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A group of Trappist monks reside in the monastery of Tibhirine in Algeria, where they live in harmony with the largely Muslim population. When a bloody conflict between Algeria's army and Muslim Jihadi insurgents disrupts the peace, they are forced to consider fleeing the monastery and deserting the villagers they have ministered to. In the face of deadly violence, the monks wrestle with their faith and their convictions.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 86 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Cannes award: Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix. Also nominated for 1 BAFTA and 1 Independent Spirit Award. Plus 4 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$41 million worldwide on a $4 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 46K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Xavier Beauvois
- Lambert WilsonChristian
- Michael LonsdaleLuc
- Olivier RabourdinChristophe
- Philippe LaudenbachCélestin
- Jacques HerlinAmédée
- Loïc PichonJean-Pierre
- Xavier MalyMichel
- Jean-Marie FrinPaul
- Abdelhafid MetalsiNouredine
- Sabrina OuazaniRabbia