Greta
Seen it?2019 | 98 min | Mystery, Thriller, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but a lukewarm 6.5 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved The Tenant or Twelve Monkeys, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A young woman returns a lonely widow’s lost purse, leading to an unlikely relationship between the two — until the young woman discovers the widow might not be all that she seems.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
61% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$19 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 232K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Neil Jordan
- Chloë Grace MoretzFrances McCullen
- Isabelle HuppertGreta Hideg
- Maika MonroeErica Penn
- Colm FeoreChris McCullen
- Stephen ReaBrian Cody
- Zawe AshtonAlexa Hammond
- Jeff HillerMaitre D' Henri
- Thaddeus DanielsOfficer Deroy
- Raven DaudaOfficer Regan
- Parker SawyersGary