The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun
Seen it?2021 | 108 min | Drama, Comedy
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Cape Fear, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
The staff of an American magazine based in France puts out its last issue, with stories featuring an artist sentenced to life imprisonment, student riots, and a kidnapping resolved by a chef.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
75% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe, 3 BAFTAs and 2 Critics' Choice Awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$46 million worldwide on a $25 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Wes Anderson
- Benicio del ToroMoses Rosenthaler
- Adrien BrodyJulian Cadazio
- Tilda SwintonJ.K.L. Berensen
- Léa SeydouxSimone
- Frances McDormandLucinda Krementz
- Timothée ChalametZeffirelli
- Lyna KhoudriJuliette
- Jeffrey WrightRoebuck Wright
- Mathieu AmalricThe Commissaire
- Steve ParkNescaffier