The Accusation
Seen it?2021 | 138 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% 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
- Great for readers who like to compare the book and the screen version and anyone who loves a strong drama. Adapted from a book, so readers can compare notes. More of a critics' pick than a crowd-pleaser: worth it if you like something a little different.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Quiet, then quietly devastating, at 2 hr 18 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
The Farels are a power couple: Jean is a prominent French pundit and his wife Claire an essayist known for her radical feminism. Together they have a model son, Alexandre, who is a student at a prestigious American university. During a brief visit to Paris, Alexandre meets Mila, the daughter of his mother’s new partner, and invites her to a party. The next day, Mila files a complaint against Alexandre for rape, destroying family harmony and setting in motion an inextricable media-judicial machine that posits opposing truths.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
Our audience score: 62%
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 13K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Yvan Attal
- Ben AttalAlexandre Farel
- Suzanne JouannetMila Wizman
- Charlotte GainsbourgClaire Farel
- Mathieu KassovitzProf. Adam Wizman
- Pierre ArditiJean Farel
- Audrey DanaValérie
- Benjamin LavernheMaître Célerier
- Judith ChemlaL'avocate
- Réjane KerdaffrecAnne Collet, la Présidente
- Gérard WatkinsL'avocat général