
The Conductor
Seen it?2018 | 137 min | Drama, History
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office loss and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Belfast, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 17 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Dutch, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
United States, 1926: Dutch 24-year-old Willy Wolters has immigrated to the American continent with her parents as a child. She dreams of becoming a conductor, but this is an ambition that no one takes seriously. Unbeknownst to her, she'll also become Antonia Brico.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$1 million worldwide on a $6 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Maria Peters
- Christanne de BruijnAntonia Brico / Willy Wolters
- Benjamin WainwrightFrank Thomsen
- Scott Turner SchofieldRobin Jones
- Seumas F. SargentMark Goldsmith
- Annet MalherbeMother Antonia
- Raymond ThiryFather Antonia
- Gijs Scholten van AschatWillem Mengelberg
- Richard SammelKarl Muck
- Sian ThomasMother Frank
- Tim AhernFather Frank