Pacifiction
Seen it?2022 | 166 min | Drama, Thriller
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (87% 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 likes to be kept guessing. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Unhurried and epic, at 2 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- It's long: 2 hr 46 min.
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Island of Tahiti. French government official De Roller is a calculating man with impeccable manners, capable of dealing with both high society and the locals he frequents in shady joints.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
87% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
3 wins and 9 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$417K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 27K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Albert Serra
- Benoît MagimelDe Roller
- Pahoa MahagafanauShannah
- Marc SusiniL’amiral
- Matahi PambrunMatahi
- Sergi LópezMorton
- Montse TriolaFrancesca
- Michaël VautorLe capitaine
- Cécile GuilbertRomane Attia
- Lluís SerratLoïs
- Mike LandscapeMr. Mike