God's Creatures
Seen it?2022 | 101 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences 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 loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
In a windswept fishing village, a mother is torn between protecting her beloved son and her own sense of right and wrong. A lie she tells for him rips apart their family and close-knit community.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 4 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 74K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Saela Davis, Anna Rose Holmer
- Emily WatsonAileen O'Hara
- Paul MescalBrian O'Hara
- Aisling FranciosiSarah Murphy
- Declan ConlonCon O'Hara
- Toni O'RourkeErin O'Hara
- Marion O'DwyerMary Fitz
- Brendan McCormackFrancie D'Arcey
- Lalor RoddyPaddy O'Hara
- Isabelle ConnollyEmma Daly
- Seán T. Ó MeallaighNigel O'Connor