Desire
Seen it?2011 | 103 min | Drama, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It was a solid box office hit, but a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz held it back. 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.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect sex.
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
In a social context deteriorated by a countrywide economic crisis, the life of several people will be turned upside down after they meet Cécile, a character who symbolizes desire.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerStrong
Streaming release that reached a solid audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 73K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Laurent Bouhnik
- Déborah RévyCécile
- Hélène ZimmerAlice
- Gowan DidiMatt
- Johnny AmaroChance
- Johan LibéreauManu
- Jean-François GallotteAlice's Father
- Brice FournierMaurice
- Christelle BenoitVirginie
- Patrick HauthierYves
- Léticia BellicciniSonia