Pleasure
Seen it?2021 | 108 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss and a lukewarm 6.3 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 loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Swedish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Bella Cherry arrives in Los Angeles with dreams of becoming an adult film star, but she soon learns that fame won't come easy as she harnesses her ambition and cunning to rise to the top of this mesmerizing and singular world.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$394K worldwide on a $2 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 93K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ninja Thyberg
- Sofia KappelBella Cherry
- Zelda MorrisonJoy
- Tee ReelMike
- Evelyn ClaireAva
- Chris CockBear
- Dana DeArmondAshley
- Kendra SpadeKimberly
- Mark SpieglerSpiegler
- Eva MelanderMother (voice)
- Lucy HartCaesar