The Unthinkable
Seen it?2018 | 129 min | Thriller, Action, Science Fiction, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 5.6 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 likes to be kept guessing, sci-fi fans and action fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 9 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Swedish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Sweden faces a mysterious attack while Alex tries to reunite with his youth love, Anna.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
78% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide on a $2 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 13K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Victor Danell
- Christoffer NordenrotAlex
- Lisa HenniAnna
- Jesper BarkseliusBjörn
- Pia HalvorsenEva
- Magnus SundbergKonny
- Krister KernKim
- Karin BertlingGrandma
- Ulrika BäckströmKlara
- Alexej ManvelovTholén
- Yngve DahlbergEmil