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2022 | 102 min | Drama

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Darkest Hour, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Emotional (bring tissues).
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13: peril. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

London, 1953. Mr. Williams, a veteran civil servant, is an important cog within the city's bureaucracy as it struggles to rebuild in the aftermath of World War II. Buried under paperwork at the office and lonely at home, his life has long felt empty and meaningless. Then a devastating medical diagnosis forces him to take stock, and to try and grasp some fulfilment before it passes permanently beyond reach.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Nominated for 2 Oscars, 1 Golden Globe and 1 SAG Award.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $7 million worldwide on a $10 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 205K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Oliver Hermanus

  • Bill NighyWilliams
  • Aimee Lou WoodMargaret Harris
  • Alex SharpPeter Wakeling
  • Tom BurkeSutherland
  • Adrian RawlinsMiddleton
  • Oliver ChrisHart
  • Hubert BurtonRusbridger
  • Zoe BoyleMrs. McMasters
  • Barney FishwickMichael
  • Patsy FerranFiona