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Seen it?2024 | 90 min | Thriller, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (69 on Metacritic), though it had 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
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A couple's lives are thrown into disarray when their daughter is cast opposite a controversial major star.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
69 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 83K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sam Yates
- Daisy RidleyAnnette
- Shazad LatifBen
- Matilda LutzAlicia
- Hiba AhmedMatilda
- Alistair PetrieRichard
- Pippa Bennett-WarnerEsther
- Cherrelle SkeeteEmily
- Jenny GallowayMaid
- Emmet KirwanDirector
- Matthew SpencerWaiter