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Nitram

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2021 | 112 min | Thriller, Crime, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (93% 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-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Chopper or Cape Fear, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense, dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 52 min.
What might put you off
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Based on true events, "Nitram" lives with his parents in suburban Australia in the mid-90s. He lives a life of isolation and frustration at never fitting in. As his anger grows, he begins a slow descent into a nightmare that culminates in the most heinous of acts.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.9 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 1 Cannes award: Cannes Film Festival: Best Actor. Also nominated for 1 more Cannes award. Plus 10 other awards.

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 190K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Justin Kurzel

  • Caleb Landry JonesNitram
  • Judy DavisMother
  • Anthony LaPagliaDad
  • Sean KeenanJamie
  • Essie DavisHelen
  • Phoebe TaylorRiley
  • Lucy-Rose LeonardGirl in the Bar
  • Annabel Marshall-RothReal-estate Agent
  • Ethan CookTeacher
  • Rick JamesGun Shop Owner