The House by the Sea
Seen it?2017 | 107 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (92% 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
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Emotional (bring tissues).
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
By a little bay near Marseille lies a picturesque villa owned by an old man. His three children have gathered by his side for his last days. It’s time for them to weigh up what they have inherited of their father’s ideals and the community spirit he created in this magical place. The arrival, at a nearby cove, of a group of boat people will throw these moments of reflection into turmoil.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$6 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 1K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Guédiguian
- Ariane AscarideAngèle Barberini
- Jean-Pierre DarroussinJoseph
- Gérard MeylanArmand
- Jacques BoudetMartin
- Anaïs DemoustierBérangère
- Robinson StéveninBenjamin
- Yann TrégouëtIvan
- Geneviève MnichSuzanne
- Fred UlysseMaurice
- Diouc KomaThe Officer