Ladies in Black
Seen it?2018 | 109 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 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 anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Driving Miss Daisy, 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 49 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Adapted from the bestselling novel by Madeleine St John, Ladies in Black is an alluring and tender-hearted comedy drama about the lives of a group of department store employees in 1959 Sydney.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
4 wins and 6 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$10 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 98K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bruce Beresford
- Rachael TaylorFay
- Julia OrmondMagda
- Angourie RiceLisa
- Ryan CorrRudi
- Nicholas HammondMr. Ryder
- Vincent PerezStefan
- Shane JacobsonMr. Miles
- Susie PorterMrs. Miles
- Noni HazlehurstMiss Cartwright
- Luke PeglerFrank