The Human Voice
Seen it?2020 | 30 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. 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. If you loved tick, tick... BOOM! or Hamlet, start here. 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 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A woman watches time pass beside the suitcases of her ex-lover (who is supposed to come pick them up but never arrives) and a restless dog who doesn't understand that his master has abandoned him.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 88 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$321K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 13K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Pedro Almodóvar
- Tilda SwintonWoman
- Agustín AlmodóvarCashier
- Miguel Almodóvar
- Pablo Almodóvar
- Diego Pajuelo
- Carlos García Cambero