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Seen it?2011 | 99 min | Mystery, Thriller, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. 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 Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy or The Ghost Writer, 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 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Johnny is a long-serving MI5 officer. His boss dies suddenly, leaving behind an inexplicable file which threatens the stability of the organisation.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Hare
- Bill NighyJohnny Worricker
- Rachel WeiszNancy Pierpan
- Ralph FiennesAlec Beasley
- Michael GambonBenedict Baron
- Felicity JonesJulianne Worricker
- Tom HughesRalph Wilson
- Judy DavisJill Tankard
- Rakhee ThakrarMuna Hammami
- Saskia ReevesAnthea Catcheside
- Ewen BremnerRollo Maverley