The Grizzlies
Seen it?2019 | 106 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. 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 The Sweet Hereafter, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
In a small Arctic town struggling with the highest suicide rate in North America, a group of Inuit students' lives are transformed when they are introduced to the sport of lacrosse.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$518K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 45K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Miranda de Pencier
- Ben SchnetzerRuss Sheppard
- Emerald MacDonaldMiranda Atatahak
- Booboo StewartKyle Aviak
- Paul NutarariaqZach
- Ricky Marty-PahtaykanAdam Kikpak
- Tantoo CardinalJanace
- Eric SchweigHarry
- Will SassoMike Johnston
- Anna LambeSpring (Winter Kuliktana Blais)
- Fred BaileyRoger