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2022 | 110 min | Science Fiction, Comedy

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (47% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.3 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 wants a laugh and sci-fi fans. If you loved Terminator 2: Judgment Day or Upgrade, start here.
The mood
Light and funny, mind-bending.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 50 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Set in the world of 2045, where communities have robotic helpers, a group of suburbanites are locked in for their protection by their household robots, while a rogue, self-aware AI android revolt uprising takes place outside.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    47% on Rotten Tomatoes, 46 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.3 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 impactBelow par

    About 36K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet

  • Isabelle NantyFrançoise
  • Elsa ZylbersteinAlice Barelli
  • Claude PerronMonique
  • Stéphane De GroodtMax
  • Youssef HajdiVictor Barelli
  • Claire ChustJennifer
  • François LevantalYonyx 7389XAB2
  • Alban LenoirGreg
  • Marysole FertardNina Barelli
  • Hélie ThonnatLéo