Inside Llewyn Davis
Seen it?2013 | 105 min | Drama, Music
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
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
- Emotional (bring tissues).
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
In Greenwich Village in the early 1960s, gifted but volatile folk musician Llewyn Davis struggles with money, relationships, and his uncertain future.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Cannes award: Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix. Also nominated for 2 Oscars. Plus 1 other award.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$33 million worldwide on a $11 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 488K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
- Oscar IsaacLlewyn Davis
- Carey MulliganJean
- Justin TimberlakeJim
- Ethan PhillipsMitch Gorfein
- Robin BartlettLillian Gorfein
- Max CasellaPappi Corsicato
- Jerry GraysonMel Novikoff
- Jeanine SerrallesJoy
- Adam DriverAl Cody
- Stark SandsTroy Nelson