The Idol
Seen it?2002 | 110 min | Drama, Romance
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Best for people who like their stories with a little heart-flutter and people who like stories about real, flawed people. Best on a quiet night when you're in the mood to feel something.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Lets scenes breathe, at 1 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
An Australian actress forms a spiritual bond with an elderly Chinese chef who lives across from her in a Parisian tenement house.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Samantha Lang
- James HongZao
- Leelee SobieskiSara Silver
- Jean-Paul RoussillonRoger Castellac
- Jalil LespertPhilippe
- Marie LobodaCaroline
- Jany GastaldiMadame Bordas
- Liliane MontevecchiNicole
- Liliane RovèreGilberte
- Rémy RoubakhaLe Taxi
- Esse LawsonLa femme-flic