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Kill It and Leave This Town

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2020 | 88 min | Animation, Fantasy, Drama, Thriller, Horror

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (69 on Metacritic), despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.

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, horror fans and fantasy fans.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 28 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated NC-17: meant for adults.
  • It's in Polish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Fleeing from despair after losing those dearest to him, the hero hides in a safe land of memories, where time stands still and all those dear to him are alive.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    69 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsBelow par

    6 wins and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $184K worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mariusz Wilczyński

  • Krystyna JandaJanek's Mother (voice)
  • Mariusz WilczyńskiMariuszek (voice)
  • Andrzej ChyraJanek's Father (voice)
  • Maja OstaszewskaJanek (voice)
  • Małgorzata KożuchowskaFishmonger's Shop Assistant (voice)
  • Barbara KrafftównaMariuszek's Old Mother (voice)
  • Anna DymnaMariuszek's Young Mother (voice)
  • Marek KondratMariuszek's Father (voice)
  • Gustaw HoloubekMariuszek's Alter Ego (voice)
  • Irena KwiatkowskaOld Woman on the Train (voice)