Puzzle
Seen it?2018 | 103 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.4 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 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
After years of caring exclusively for the needs of her husband and children, Agnes, a devoted housewife living in a small town near New York, has found something she really enjoys doing: solving puzzles.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$2 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 43K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Marc Turtletaub
- Kelly MacdonaldAgnes
- Irrfan KhanRobert
- David DenmanLouie
- Daniel Stewart ShermanRonnie
- Austin AbramsGabe
- Bubba WeilerZiggy
- Helen CoxeEzster
- Mandela BellamyGrocery Clerk
- Liv HewsonNicki
- Lori HammelFanny