Daisies
Seen it?1966 | 76 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had 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 anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Ghost World, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 16 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1966: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Two teenage girls embark on a series of destructive pranks in which they consume and destroy the world around them.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$14K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 82K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Věra Chytilová
- Jitka CerhováMarie I
- Ivana KarbanováMarie II
- Helena AnýžováWoman in toilet
- Julius AlbertElderly Gentleman
- Jan KlusákYoung Gentleman
- Jiřina Myšková
- Oldřich Hora
- Marcela BřezinováToilet Keeper
- Václav Chochola
- Jaromír Vomáčka