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Poster for Herself

Herself

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2020 | 97 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and 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 loves a strong drama. 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 37 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Struggling to provide her daughters with a safe, happy home, Sandra decides to build one - from scratch. Using all her ingenuity to make her ambitious dream a reality, Sandra draws together a community to lend a helping hand to build her house and ultimately recover her own sense of self.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 14K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Phyllida Lloyd

  • Clare DunneSandra
  • Molly McCannMolly
  • Ruby Rose O'HaraEmma
  • Ian Lloyd AndersonGary
  • Shadaan FelfeliShop Keeper
  • Harriet WalterPeggy
  • Cathy BeltonJo
  • Art KearnsJohn the Pub Landlord
  • Ericka RoeAmy
  • Anita PetryRosa