A Dangerous Method (2011) movie poster

A Dangerous Method (2011)

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ThumbScore
👍 78%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 77% (RT: 78%, MC: 76) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Drama

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Runtime
1h 39m
Country
Switzerland, United Kingdom, Germany
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.4/10 (2,197 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
78%
Metacritic
76
Cast
Keira Knightley as Sabina Spielrein
Viggo Mortensen as Sigmund Freud
Michael Fassbender as Carl Jung
Sarah Gadon as Emma Jung
Vincent Cassel as Otto Gross
André Hennicke as Professor Eugen Bleuler
Arndt Schwering-Sohnrey as Sándor Ferenczi
Mignon Remé as Jung's Secretary
Most people think so. 78% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 2,197 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 77%.
Overview
Seduced by the challenge of an impossible case, the driven Dr. Carl Jung takes the unbalanced yet beautiful Sabina Spielrein as his patient. Jung’s weapon is the method of his master, the renowned Sigmund Freud. Both men fall under Sabina’s spell. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • David Cronenberg cited several classic drama films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • The initial cut of A Dangerous Method was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

A Dangerous Method is a 2011 drama film directed by David Cronenberg. Seduced by the challenge of an impossible case, the driven Dr. Carl Jung takes the unbalanced yet beautiful Sabina Spielrein as his patient.

Jung’s weapon is the method of his master, the renowned Sigmund Freud. Both men fall under Sabina’s spell. The film has been rated by 2,197 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, A Dangerous Method delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. A Dangerous Method (2011) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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