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Meander

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2021 | 91 min | Horror, Science Fiction, Drama, Thriller

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. 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, horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved Night of the Living Dead, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

After getting a car ride from an unknown man, Lisa wakes up in a tube. On her arm is strapped a bracelet with a countdown. She quickly understands that every 8 minutes, fire burns an occupied section. She has no choice but to crawl into safe sections to survive. To know why she’s there and how to get out, Lisa will have to face the memories of her dead daughter…

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    86% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.8 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $700K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 50K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mathieu Turi

  • Gaia WeissLisa
  • Peter FranzénAdam
  • Romane LibertNina
  • Frédéric FranchittiAdam brûlé
  • Corneliu DragomirescuLe père
  • Eva NiewdanskiLisa adolescente
  • Carl Laforêt«Eux»
  • Fabien Houssaye«Eux»