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The Apparition

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2018 | 139 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (73% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences. 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
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 19 min.
What might put you off
It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Jacques Mayano, a French journalist who has lived a traumatic experience, is recruited by the Vatican to be part of a task force that must investigate the veracity of a supernatural apparition allegedly happened in a small French village.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    73% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.1 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $4 million worldwide on a $10 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 3K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Xavier Giannoli

  • Vincent LindonJacques Mayano
  • Galatea BellugiAnna
  • Patrick d'AssumçaoFather Borrodine
  • Anatole TaubmanAnton Meyer
  • Elina LöwensohnDoctor De Villeneuve
  • Claude LévèqueFather Gallois
  • Gérard DessallesStéphane Mornay
  • Bruno GeorisFather Ezéradot
  • Candice BouchetValérie
  • Natalia DontchevaCéline