Hope Gap
Seen it?2019 | 100 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a box office flop. 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 Boyhood, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Grace lives an idyllic life in a British seaside town, but her world soon comes crashing down when her husband of 29 years tells her he's leaving her for another woman. Through stages of shock, disbelief and anger -- and with support from her son -- Grace ultimately regains her footing while learning it's never too late to be happy.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
64% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$1 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 514K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by William Nicholson
- Annette BeningGrace
- Bill NighyEdward
- Josh O'ConnorJamie
- Aiysha HartJess
- Ryan McKenDev
- Joe CitroYoung Jamie
- Sally RogersAngela
- Nicholas BurnsGary
- Steven PaceyPeter Widdecombe
- Derren LittenFriendline Man