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Don't Look Now

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1973 | 110 min | Thriller, Drama, Horror

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (93% 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 likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Hereditary, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Made in 1973: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

While grieving a terrible loss, a married couple meet two mysterious sisters, one of whom gives them a message sent from the afterlife.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 95 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.9 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a solid audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 286K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Nicolas Roeg

  • Donald SutherlandJohn Baxter
  • Julie ChristieLaura Baxter
  • Hilary MasonHeather
  • Massimo SeratoBishop Barbarrigo
  • Clelia MataniaWendy
  • Renato ScarpaInspector Longhi
  • Giorgio TrestiniWorkman
  • Leopoldo TriesteHotel Manager
  • David TreeAnthony Babbage
  • Ann RyeMandy Babbage