Another World
Seen it?2022 | 96 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. 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 36 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
An executive manager, his wife and his family, at the point when his professional choices are about to overturn all their lives. Philippe Lemesle and his wife are separating, their love irretrievably damaged by pressures of work. A successful executive in industrial conglomerate, Philippe no longer knows how to respond to the contradictory demands of his bosses. Yesterday they wanted a manager, today an enforcer. Now he must decide what his life really means.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stéphane Brizé
- Vincent LindonPhilippe Lemesle
- Sandrine KiberlainAnne Lemesle
- Anthony BajonLucas Lemesle
- Marie DruckerClaire Bonnet-Guérin
- Olivier LemaireOlivier Lefèvre
- Guillaume DrauxMr. Beaumont, HRD France
- Christophe RossignonSite Manager
- Sarah LaurentTrade Union Representative
- Joyce BibringJuliette Lemesle
- Olivier BeaudetSite Manager