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Detainment

Seen it?

2018 | 30 min | Drama, Crime, Documentary

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. 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 crime-drama fans and the curious. If you loved The Rescue or Inside Job, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Dark and gritty, eye-opening.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 30 min.
What might put you off
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Two ten year-old boys are detained by police under suspicion of abducting and murdering a toddler.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    83% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Oscar.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 44K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Vincent Lambe

  • Ely SolanJon
  • Leon HughesRobert
  • Will O'ConnellDetective Dale
  • David RyanDetective Scott
  • Tara BreathnachSusan Venables
  • Morgan C. JonesDetective Roberts
  • Brian FortuneDetective Jacobs
  • Kathy MonahanAnn Thompson
  • Killian SheridanNeil Venables
  • Martin PhillipsJon's Solicitor