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Collective

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2019 | 109 min | Documentary

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (99% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for the curious. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 49 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

In the aftermath of a tragic fire in a Romanian club, burn victims begin dying in hospitals from wounds that were not life threatening. A team of investigative journalists move into action uncovering the mass corruption of the health system and of the state institutions. Collective follows journalists, whistle blowers, and authorities alike. An immersive and uncompromising look into a dysfunctional system, exposing corruption, propaganda, and manipulation that nowadays affect not only Romania, but societies around the world.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    99% on Rotten Tomatoes, 95 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.5 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Nominated for 2 Oscars, 1 BAFTA and 1 Critics' Choice Award.

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $200K worldwide; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 19K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Alexander Nanau

  • Cătălin TolontanHimself
  • Mirela NeagHerself
  • Razvan LutacHimself
  • Tedy UrsuleanuHerself
  • Vlad VoiculescuHimself
  • Camelia RoiuHerself
  • Narcis HogeaHerself