
The Fare
Seen it?2018 | 82 min | Mystery, Thriller, Romance, Science Fiction
Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz 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 likes to be kept guessing, romantics and sci-fi fans. If you loved Source Code or Vertigo, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense, warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 22 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Harris and Penny, a cab driver and his fare, engage in flirtatious banter during their brief ride on a desolate road…until Penny abruptly vanishes from the back seat, leaving Harris mystified.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- 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 14K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by D.C. Hamilton
- Gino Anthony PesiHarris
- Brinna KellyPenny
- Jason StuartThe Dispatcher
- Jon JacobsFrail Man
- Matt FontanaDewey
- Sarah MooreFighting Couple
- Rob StarnsFighting Couple
- J.K. BakerHomeless Man
- Stephen JiForeign Man
- Paul SamaniegoChonger