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Sweat

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2020 | 107 min | Drama, Thriller

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (98% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss 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. If you loved Following or Nightmare Alley, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Polish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Three days in the life of fitness motivator Sylwia Zając, whose presence on social media has made her a celebrity. Although she has hundreds of thousands of followers, is surrounded by loyal employees and admired by acquaintances, she is looking for true intimacy.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    98% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $12K worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 10K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Magnus von Horn

  • Magdalena KoleśnikSylwia Zając
  • Aleksandra KoniecznaBasia
  • Julian ŚwieżewskiKlaudiusz
  • Zbigniew ZamachowskiFryderyk
  • Tomasz OrpińskiRysiek
  • Lech ŁotockiAndrzej
  • Magdalena KutaDanuta
  • Dominika BiernatWiktoria
  • Katarzyna DziurskaKasia
  • Wiktoria FilusZosia