Hotel Chevalier
Seen it?2007 | 13 min | Drama, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It was critically acclaimed, though it had little 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 romantics. If you loved All of Us Strangers, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 13 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
In a Paris hotel room, Jack Whitman lies on a bed. His phone rings; it's a woman on her way to see him, a surprise. She arrives and the complications of their relationship emerge in bits and pieces. Will they make love? Is their relationship over? (A prequel to The Darjeeling Limited, 2007.)
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
Critically acclaimed
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 77K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Wes Anderson
- Jason SchwartzmanJack Whitman
- Natalie PortmanJack's Girlfriend
- Waris AhluwaliaSecurity
- Michel CastejonWaiter