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Seen it?1972 | 138 min | Thriller, Mystery, Crime
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.7 out of 10), it drew serious awards attention and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved The Killing or Bound, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 2 hr 18 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1972: an older pace and style.
A man who loves games and theatre invites his wife's lover to meet, setting up a battle of wits with potentially deadly results.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.7 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 3 Oscars, 2 Golden Globes and 4 BAFTAs.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$6 million worldwide on a $4 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 116K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Laurence OlivierAndrew Wyke
- Michael CaineMilo Tindle