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Corsage

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2022 | 114 min | Drama, History

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences. 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 history buffs. If you loved Air or Belfast, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 54 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A fictional account of one year in the life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria. On Christmas Eve 1877, Elisabeth, once idolized for her beauty, turns 40 and is officially deemed an old woman; she starts trying to maintain her public image.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.1 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $3 million worldwide on a $8 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 62K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Marie Kreutzer

  • Vicky KriepsEmpress Elisabeth
  • Florian TeichtmeisterFranz Josef
  • Katharina LorenzMarie Festetics
  • Jeanne WernerIda Ferenczy
  • Alma HasunFanny Feifalik
  • Finnegan OldfieldLouis Le Prince
  • Manuel RubeyLudwig II
  • Aaron FrieszRudolf, Crown Prince of Austria
  • Colin MorganBay Middleton
  • Tamás LengyelGyula Andrássy