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The Snows of Kilimanjaro

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2011 | 107 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz 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
Right up the alley of anyone who loves a strong drama. Paris does a lot of the work, and it looks wonderful. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Gives its people room to develop, at 1 hr 47 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

A union pensioner and his wife are robbed, but find that merely getting the assailants brought to justice is not enough for their consciences.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    Our audience score: 58%

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Cannes award.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

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

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 6K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Robert Guédiguian

  • Ariane AscarideMarie-Claire Marteron
  • Jean-Pierre DarroussinMichel Marteron, Husband of Marie-Claire
  • Gérard MeylanRaoul, Brother-in-law and Childhood Friend of Michel
  • Grégoire Leprince-RinguetChristophe Brunet
  • Marilyne CantoDenise, Sister of Marie-Claire, Wife of Raoul
  • Anaïs DemoustierFlo, Daughter of Marie-Claire and Michel
  • Adrien JolivetGilles, Son of Marie-Claire and Michel
  • Robinson StéveninCommissioner
  • Karole RocherChristophe's Mother
  • Julie-Marie ParmentierAgnès, Christophe's Neighbor