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The Prefab People

Name: The Prefab People
Genre: Drama
Released: 1982-12-09
Cast: Judit Pogány, Róbert Koltai, Kyri Ambrus, Jánosné Bráda, János Fábián

1982 | 102 min | Drama

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
What might put you off: It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Using verite conventions, a young couple with a baby and a child are worn away by the monotony of their lives.

CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
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 3K people sought it out in the past year

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