Freaks - You're One of Us
Seen it?2020 | 93 min | Drama, Fantasy, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 5.7 out of 10 from audiences, 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
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and fantasy fans. If you loved Nocturnal Animals or The Killing of a Sacred Deer, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated NC-17: meant for adults.
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
After having a chance encounter with a mysterious character, Wendy, a young working class mother, discovers that she has super powers.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
5.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 17K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Felix Binder
- Cornelia GröschelWendy
- Tim Oliver SchultzElmar
- Wotan Wilke MöhringMarek
- Nina KunzendorfDr. Stern
- Frederic LinkemannLars
- Finnlay BergerKarl
- Gisa FlakeAngela
- Ralph HerforthGerhart
- Thelma BuabengChantal
- Gesine CukrowskiWendy's Mother