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TÁR

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2022 | 158 min | Music, Drama

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), it collected a shelf of major awards and it's still drawing plenty of interest. 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 Amadeus or tick, tick... BOOM!, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Unhurried and epic, at 2 hr 38 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • It's long: 2 hr 38 min.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

As celebrated conductor Lydia Tár starts rehearsals for a career-defining symphony, the consequences of her past choices begin to echo in the present.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 93 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsVery strong

    Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama. Won 1 BAFTA: British Academy Film Awards: Best Actress in a Leading Role. Won 2 Critics' Choice Awards: Critics' Choice Awards: Best Actress, Critics' Choice Awards: Best Score. Won 4 Independent Spirit Awards: Independent Spirit Awards: Best Director, Independent Spirit Awards: Best Lead Performance, Independent Spirit Awards: Best Cinematography, Independent Spirit Awards: Best Original Screenplay. Also nominated for 6 Oscars, 2 more Golden Globes and 1 SAG Award. Plus 5 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $29 million worldwide on a $35 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 495K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Todd Field

  • Cate BlanchettLydia Tár
  • Nina HossSharon Goodnow
  • Noémie MerlantFrancesca Lentini
  • Sophie KauerOlga Metkina
  • Julian GloverAndris Davis
  • Mark StrongEliot Kaplan
  • Sylvia FloteKrista Taylor
  • Allan CordunerSebastian Brix
  • Mila BogojevicPetra
  • Adam GopnikAdam Gopnik