Bullhead
Seen it?2011 | 129 min | Crime, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no 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 crime-drama fans. If you loved Straw Dogs or In Cold Blood, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 9 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
- It's in Dutch, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A young cattle farmer is approached by an unscrupulous veterinarian to make a shady deal with a notorious beef trader.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 21K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michaël R. Roskam
- Matthias SchoenaertsJacky Vanmarsenille
- Jeroen PercevalDiederik Maes
- Jeanne DandoyLucia Schepers
- Barbara SarafianEva Forrestier
- Tibo VandenborreAntony De Greef
- Frank LammersSam Raymond
- Sam LouwyckMarc Dekuyper
- Erico SalamoneChristian Fillippini
- Philip Grand'HenriDavid Fillippini
- Kris CuppensJean Vanmarsenille