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Take This Waltz

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2011 | 116 min | Drama, Comedy, Romance

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (79% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.4 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 romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Revolutionary Road or Little Children, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 56 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect sex.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Twenty-eight-year-old Margot is happily married to Lou, a good-natured cookbook author. But when Margot meets Daniel, a handsome artist who lives across the street, their mutual attraction is undeniable.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.4 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 4 DGA Awards.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $5 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 72K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Sarah Polley

  • Michelle WilliamsMargot
  • Seth RogenLou
  • Luke KirbyDaniel
  • Sarah SilvermanGeraldine
  • Jennifer PodemskiKaren
  • Diane D'AquilaHarriet
  • Vanessa CarterTony
  • Graham AbbeyJames
  • Damien AtkinsAquafit Instructor
  • Aaron AbramsAaron