Misbehaviour
Seen it?2020 | 107 min | Drama, History, Comedy
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It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.4 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 wants a laugh and history buffs. If you loved Pride, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A group of women involved in the Women's Liberation Movement hatched a plan to invade the stage and disrupt the live broadcast at the 1970 Miss World competition in London, resulting in overnight fame for the newly-formed organization. When the show resumed, the results caused an uproar and turned the Western ideal of beauty on its head.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 94K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Philippa Lowthorpe
- Keira KnightleySally Alexander
- Gugu Mbatha-RawJennifer Hosten - Miss Grenada
- Jessie BuckleyJo Robinson
- Keeley HawesJulia Morley
- Phyllis LoganEvelyn Alexander
- Lesley ManvilleDolores Hope
- Rhys IfansEric Morley
- Greg KinnearBob Hope
- John HeffernanGareth
- Suki WaterhouseSandra Anne Wolsfeld - Miss USA