To Die For
Seen it?1995 | 106 min | Drama, Comedy, Crime
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (88% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention, though it had a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.6 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 crime-drama fans and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Molly's Game or I, Tonya, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Suzanne Stone wants to be a world-famous news anchor and she is willing to do anything to get what she wants. What she lacks in intelligence, she makes up for in cold determination and diabolical wiles. As she pursues her goal with relentless focus, she is forced to destroy anything and anyone that may stand in her way, regardless of the ultimate cost or means necessary.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 86 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical. Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Awards: Best Actress. Also nominated for 1 BAFTA. Plus 5 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$21 million worldwide on a $20 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 309K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gus Van Sant
- Nicole KidmanSuzanne Stone
- Matt DillonLarry Maretto
- Joaquin PhoenixJimmy Emmett
- Casey AffleckRussel Hines
- Illeana DouglasJanice Maretto
- Alison FollandLydia Mertz
- Dan HedayaJoe Maretto
- Wayne KnightEd Grant
- Kurtwood SmithEarl Stone
- Holland TaylorCarol Stone