The Bouncer
Seen it?2018 | 84 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.2 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 and action fans. If you loved Bound, start here. 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 1 hr 24 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.
A tough nightclub bouncer struggling to raise his 8-year-old daughter is forced to go undercover after an unfortunate event.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 19K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Julien Leclercq
- Jean-Claude Van DammeLukas
- Sami BouajilaHakim Zeroual
- Sveva AlvitiLisa Zaccherini
- Kevin JanssensGeert
- Sam LouwyckJan Dekkers
- KaarisOmar
- Alice VersetSarah
- Dimitri 'Vegas' ThivaiosNightclub Aggressor
- Damien BuffardDutch Chemist
- Maria BortotSarah's Teacher