Clemency
Seen it?2019 | 112 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences. 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 Dead Man Walking or Cool Hand Luke, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 52 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Years of carrying out death row executions have taken a toll on prison warden Bernadine Williams. As she prepares to execute another inmate, Bernadine must confront the psychological and emotional demons her job creates, ultimately connecting her to the man she is sanctioned to kill.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 77 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 BAFTA and 3 Independent Spirit Awards.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$365K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 26K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Chinonye Chukwu
- Alfre WoodardWarden Bernadine Williams
- Richard SchiffMarty Lumetta
- Aldis HodgeAnthony Woods
- Wendell PierceJonathan Williams
- Danielle BrooksEvette Wilkinson
- Michael O'NeillChaplain David Kendricks
- Richard GunnDeputy Thomas Morgan
- LaMonica GarrettMajor Logan Cartwright
- Vernee WatsonMrs. Collins
- Dennis HaskinsMr. Collins