Acid
Seen it?2023 | 100 min | Drama, Science Fiction, Fantasy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 5.6 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 sci-fi fans and fantasy fans.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
During a heat wave, strange clouds start pouring down acid rain, wreaking devastation and panic throughout France. In a world teetering on the edge, a girl and her divorced parents must join forces to confront and try to escape this climate catastrophe.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
5.6 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 26K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Just Philippot
- Guillaume CanetMichal
- Laetitia DoschElise
- Patience MunchenbachSelma
- Felicia TallutoRescapée
- Marie JungDeborah
- Suliane BrahimKarin
- Martin VersetWilliam
- Martial RollinTom
- Valentijn DhaenensVolontaire secours
- Céline GroussardInfirmière belge