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Blindness

Seen it?

2008 | 121 min | Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (43% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, 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 anyone who likes to be kept guessing and sci-fi fans. If you loved Twelve Monkeys or Children of Men, start here.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 1 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

When a sudden plague of blindness devastates a city, a small group of the afflicted band together to triumphantly overcome the horrific conditions of their imposed quarantine.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    43% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.5 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    Nominated for 1 Cannes award.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $25 million worldwide on a $25 million budget; 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 Fernando Meirelles

  • Julianne MooreDoctor's Wife
  • Mark RuffaloDoctor
  • Danny GloverMan with Black Eye Patch
  • Gael García BernalBartender / King of Ward Three
  • Maury ChaykinAccountant
  • Alice BragaWoman with Dark Glasses
  • Don McKellarThief
  • Sandra OhMinister of Health
  • Yusuke IseyaFirst Blind Man
  • Yoshino KimuraFirst Blind Man's Wife