Auntie Danielle
Seen it?1990 | 111 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% 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 anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 51 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A black comedy about a widow who mourns the death of her husband by tormenting everyone she meets.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
0 wins and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Étienne Chatiliez
- Tsilla CheltonTatie Danielle
- Catherine JacobCatherine Billard
- Isabelle NantySandrine Vonnier
- Neige DolskyOdile
- Eric PratJean-Pierre Billard
- Laurence FévrierJeanne Billard
- Virginie PradalMadame Lafosse
- Mathieu FoulonJean-Marie Billard
- Gary LedouxJean-Christophe "Totoff" Billard
- André WilmsDr. Wilms