Her Smell
Seen it?2019 | 136 min | Drama, Music
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and a lukewarm 5.7 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. If you loved Better Man, start here. 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 16 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect drug use.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A self-destructive punk rocker struggles with sobriety while trying to recapture the creative inspiration that led her band to success.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$260K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 55K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alex Ross Perry
- Elisabeth MossBecky Something
- Cara DelevingneCrassy Cassie
- Dan Stevens'Dirtbag' Danny
- Agyness DeynMarielle Hell
- Gayle RankinAli van der Wolff
- Ashley BensonRoxie Rotten
- Dylan GelulaDottie O.Z.
- Virginia MadsenAnia Adamcyzk
- Amber HeardZelda E. Zekiel
- Eric StoltzHoward Goodman