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Eileen

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2023 | 98 min | Thriller, Crime

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss and a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences. 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 crime fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved The Silence of the Lambs or Cape Fear, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense and unsettling, gritty.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 38 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect violence and sex.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

During a bitter 1964 Massachusetts winter, young secretary Eileen becomes enchanted by Rebecca, the glamorous new counselor at the prison where she works. Their budding friendship takes a twisted turn when Rebecca reveals a dark secret — throwing Eileen onto a sinister path.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.8 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 2 Independent Spirit Awards.

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $2 million worldwide on a $16 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 208K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by William Oldroyd

  • Thomasin McKenzieEileen Dunlop
  • Anne HathawayRebecca
  • Shea WhighamJim Dunlop
  • Sam NivolaLee Polk
  • Marin IrelandMrs. Polk
  • Siobhan Fallon HoganMrs. Murray
  • Tonye PatanoMrs. Stevens
  • William HillIntake Guard
  • Owen TeagueRandy
  • Peter McRobbieWarden