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Porcupine Lake

Name: Porcupine Lake
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 2017-05-21
Cast: Charlotte Salisbury, Lucinda Armstrong Hall, Christopher Bolton, Delphine Roussel, Maxime Robin

2017 | 100 min | Drama, Romance

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. 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: Made for romantics. If you loved The Virgin Suicides, start here.
The mood: Warm and romantic.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much for most grown-ups.

During a hot and hazy summertime in northern Ontario, 13-year-old Bea wants a best friend more than anything else, but when she meets boisterous Kate, she gets more than she imagined. A story of bravery, small-town summer love, and the secret world of girls.

How it earned its rating

CriticsVery strong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Ingrid Veninger

Charlotte SalisburyBea
Lucinda Armstrong HallKate
Christopher BoltonScotty
Delphine RousselAlly
Maxime RobinEmile
Doug McleanJoe
Tony CauchPipe
Cassäundra SloanCheryl
Kerri RutledgeLucy
Harrison TannerRomeo