Twice Upon a Time
Seen it?2006 | 92 min | Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop 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 people who need a good giggle. Easy company after a long day.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.
Alice d'Abanville and Louis Ruinard are two extraordinary personalities. They were the most strikingly glamorous couple of the 70s. But this pair haven't seen each other in thirty years.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 52K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Antoine de Caunes
- Jean RochefortLouis Ruinard
- Charlotte RamplingAlice d'Abanville
- Isabelle NantyRageaud
- Ian RichardsonLord Evelyn Gaylord
- James ThierréePaul Gaylord
- Charles DanceBattar Master of Ceremonies
- Raymond BouchardGilbert Carrington
- Julie du PageIsabelle Carrington
- Yvon BackProducer
- Boy GeorgeBattar crooner