The Monk
Seen it?2011 | 101 min | Thriller
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 5.4 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.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A virtuous monk descends to the depths of sin and depravity after Satan sends an unholy temptress to lead him astray.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
63% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide on a $11 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 14K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Dominik Moll
- Vincent CasselFrère Ambrosio
- Déborah FrançoisValerio
- Joséphine JapyAntonia
- Sergi LópezLe débauché
- Catherine MouchetElvire
- Roxane DuranAgnès
- Geraldine ChaplinL’abbesse
- Jordi DauderPère Miguel
- Frédéric NoailleLorenzo
- JaviviFrère Andrés