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2010 | 106 min | Drama, Romance

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little 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 romantics. If you loved The Magnificent Ambersons, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 46 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

In Tuscany to promote his latest book, a middle-aged English writer meets a French woman who leads him to the village of Lucignano.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 82 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $8 million worldwide on a $7 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 48K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Abbas Kiarostami

  • Juliette BinocheElle
  • William ShimellJames Miller
  • Jean-Claude CarrièreThe Man at the Square
  • Agathe NatansonThe Woman at the Square
  • Gianna GiachettiThe Cafe Owner
  • Adrian MooreThe Son
  • Angelo BarbagalloThe Translator
  • Andrea LaurenziThe Guide
  • Filippo TrojanoThe Groom
  • Manuela BalsinelliThe Bride