Other People's Children
Seen it?2022 | 104 min | Drama, Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (91% 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 wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Rachel loves her life, her students, her friends, her ex, her guitar lessons. When she falls in love with Ali, she grows close to his 4-year-old daughter, Leila. She tucks her in, looks after her, and loves her like a mother... which she isn’t. Not yet. Rachel is 40. The desire for a family of her own is growing stronger, and the clock is ticking. Is it too late?
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 80 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Venice award.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$84K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 17K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rebecca Zlotowski
- Virginie EfiraRachel Friedmann
- Roschdy ZemAli Ben Attia
- Chiara MastroianniAlice
- Callie Ferreira-GoncalvesLeïla
- Yamée CoutureLouana Friedmann
- Henri-Noël TabaryVincent
- Victor LefebvreDylan Leklou
- Sébastien PouderouxPaul
- Michel ZlotowskiMonsieur Friedmann
- Mireille PerrierMadame Roucheray