Good Boy
Seen it?2022 | 76 min | Horror, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.2 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 anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Barbarian, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 16 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in Norwegian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Christian, a millionaire heir, meets Sigrid, a young student, on a dating app. They hit it off quickly, but there's only one problem: Christian lives with Frank, a man who dresses up and constantly acts like a dog.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$52K worldwide on a $9K budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 30K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Viljar Bøe
- Gard LøkkeChristian Iversen
- Katrine Lovise Øpstad FredriksenSigrid
- Amalie Willoch NjaastadAurora
- Nicolai Narvesen LiedFrank
- Viljar BøeJens Christian Ebeltoft (uncredited)
- Marie Waade GrønningJohanne Binder (uncredited)