Benjamin
Seen it?2019 | 85 min | Romance, Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. 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 romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Behind the Candelabra or Pillion, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Benjamin, a rising star filmmaker, is on the brink of premiering his difficult second film No Self at the London Film Festival when Billie, his hard drinking publicist, introduces him to a mesmeric French musician called Noah.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 27K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Simon Amstell
- Colin MorganBenjamin
- Phénix BrossardNoah
- Joel FryStephen
- Jessica RaineBillie
- Jack RowanHarry
- Anna ChancellorTessa
- Nathan Stewart-JarrettPaul
- Michèle BelgrandAdrienne
- James LaileyClaude
- Ellie KendrickAnne the Dancer