To Olivia
Seen it?2021 | 99 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Aimed squarely at people who'll be looking things up afterwards and people who like stories about real, flawed people. Based on real events, so expect to go down a research rabbit hole afterwards.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
In 1962, Patricia Neal and Roald Dahl retreat to the English countryside to bring up their young family. The seemingly unlikely pair find their relationship put to the test by a tragic loss.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
58% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Hay
- Hugh BonnevilleRoald Dahl
- Keeley HawesPatricia Neal
- Sam HeughanPaul Newman
- Michael JibsonPete Perkins
- Sam PhillipsYoung Doctor
- Bobby O'NeillGus Perkins
- Darcey EwartOlivia
- Geoffrey Palmer
- Conleth Hill
- Brett Fancy