Strange Way of Life
Seen it?2023 | 31 min | Drama, Western, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (77% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.3 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 romantics. If you loved Silverado or Rio Bravo, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
After 25 years, a former hired gun visits his old colleague, now a small-town sheriff. Their past relationship is explored, as is how they reflect on it in the present.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
77% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
Nominated for 1 Cannes award.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$1 million worldwide on a $800K budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 49K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Pedro Almodóvar
- Ethan HawkeJake
- Pedro PascalSilva
- Jason FernándezYoung Jake
- José CondessaYoung Silva
- Daniel RivedSheriff Deputy
- Sara SálamoConchita
- Manu RíosSinger
- Pedro CasablancCarpenter
- George SteaneJoe
- Erenice LohanClara