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Tomboy

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2011 | 82 min | Drama

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and 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 anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Boogie Nights, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 22 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Ten-year-old Laure isn't like most girls. She prefers football to dolls and sweaters to dresses. When Laure and her family move to a new neighbourhood, local girl Lisa mistakes Laure for a boy. Indulging in this exciting new identity, Laure becomes Mickaël, and so begins a summer of long sunny afternoons, playground games and first kisses. Yet with the school term fast approaching, and with suspicions arising amongst friends and family, Laure must face up to an uncertain future.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.3 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $1 million worldwide on a $1 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 29K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Céline Sciamma

  • Zoé HéranLaure / Mickaël
  • Malonn LévanaJeanne
  • Jeanne DissonLisa
  • Sophie CattaniLa mère
  • Mathieu DemyLe père
  • Rayan BoubekriRayan
  • Yohan VeroVince
  • Noah VeroNoah
  • Cheyenne LainéCheyenne
  • Christel BarasLa mère de Lisa