Delicacy
Seen it?2011 | 108 min | Drama, Comedy, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A French woman mourning over the death of her husband three years prior is courted by a Swedish co-worker.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
62% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$12 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 David Foenkinos, Stéphane Foenkinos
- Audrey TautouNathalie Kerr
- François DamiensMarkus Lundell
- Mélanie BernierChloé
- Joséphine de MeauxSophie
- Pio MarmaïFrançois
- Bruno TodeschiniCharles Delamain
- Marc CittiPierre
- Alexandre PavloffBenoît
- Monique ChaumetteMadeleine
- Vittoria ScognamiglioFrançois' Mother