PHOENIX
Seen it?2020 | Documentary
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (98% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and little lasting buzz. 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 the curious. If you loved O.J.: Made in America, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely.
- What might put you off
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 89 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10 from opening-week audiences
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$6 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 38K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Florian Felix Koch
- Markus ReussMarkus Reuss