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Pig

Seen it?

2021 | 92 min | Drama, Thriller, Mystery

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (97% 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 anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved I'm Thinking of Ending Things, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 32 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A truffle hunter who lives alone in the Oregon wilderness must visit Portland to find the mysterious person who stole his beloved foraging pig.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 82 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Independent Spirit Award: Independent Spirit Awards: Best First Screenplay. Also nominated for 1 Critics' Choice Award. Plus 15 other awards.. Plus: Nominated for 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $5 million worldwide on a $3 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 280K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Michael Sarnoski

  • Nicolas CageRob Feld
  • Alex WolffAmir
  • Adam ArkinDarius
  • Nina BelforteCharlotte
  • Gretchen CorbettMac
  • Dalene YoungJezebel
  • Darius PierceEdgar
  • Elijah UngvaryScratch
  • Brian SutherlandDrunk Man
  • David KnellFinway