Causeway
Seen it?2022 | 94 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. 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 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A US soldier suffers a traumatic brain injury while fighting in Afghanistan and struggles to adjust to life back home in New Orleans. When she meets local mechanic James, the pair begin to forge an unexpected bond.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Oscar, 1 Critics' Choice Award and 1 Independent Spirit Award.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 151K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lila Neugebauer
- Jennifer LawrenceLynsey
- Brian Tyree HenryJames
- Linda EmondGloria
- Jayne HoudyshellSharon
- Stephen McKinley HendersonDr. Lucas
- Russell HarvardJustin
- Sean CarvajalSantiago
- Frederick WellerRick
- Will PullenBro
- Neal HuffNeuropsychologist