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Theorem

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1968 | 95 min | Mystery, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes). 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. If you loved The Tenant or Eyes Wide Shut, 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 35 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1968: an older pace and style.

A wealthy Italian household is turned upside down when a handsome stranger arrives, seduces every family member and then disappears. Each has an epiphany of sorts, but none can figure out who the seductive visitor was or why he came.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    83% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 77K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini

  • Terence StampThe Visitor
  • Silvana ManganoLucia, the Mother
  • Massimo GirottiPaolo, the Father
  • Anne WiazemskyOdetta, the Daughter
  • Andrés José Cruz SoublettePietro, the Son
  • Laura BettiEmilia, the Servant
  • Ninetto DavoliAngelino, the Messenger
  • Carlo De MejoLucia's first lover
  • Adele CambriaEmilia, the Second Servant
  • Luigi BarbiniBoy at the station