From Dusk Till Dawn
Seen it?1996 | 108 min | Action, Horror, Crime
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
People are still talking about it, though it had middling reviews (63% on Rotten Tomatoes). 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 crime fans, horror fans and action fans.
- The mood
- Scary, gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
After kidnapping a father and his two kids, the Gecko brothers head south to a seedy Mexican bar to hide out in safety, unaware of its notorious clientele.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
63% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
4 wins and 8 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$26 million worldwide on a $19 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 746K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Rodriguez
- George ClooneySeth Gecko
- Quentin TarantinoRichard Gecko
- Harvey KeitelJacob Fuller
- Juliette LewisKate Fuller
- Ernest LiuScott Fuller
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