Death and the Maiden (1994) movie poster

Death and the Maiden (1994)

"Prepare yourself for the moment of truth."
ThumbScore
πŸ‘ 83%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 78% (RT: 84%, MC: 72) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Runtime
1h 43m
Country
France, United Kingdom
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.1/10 (549 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
84%
Metacritic
72
Cast
Sigourney Weaver as Paulina Escobar
Ben Kingsley as Dr. Roberto Miranda
Stuart Wilson as Gerardo Escobar
Krystia Mova as Dr. Miranda's Wife
Jonathan Vega as Dr. Miranda's Son
Rodolphe Vega as Dr. Miranda's Son
Gilberto CortΓ©s as String Quartet Player
Jorge Cruz as String Quartet Player
Most people think so. 83% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 549 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 78%.
Overview
A political activist is convinced that her guest is a man who once tortured her for the government. Wikipedia β†—
Fun Facts
  • Roman Polanski cited several classic drama films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • The iconic poster for Death and the Maiden was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

Death and the Maiden is a 1994 drama, thriller film directed by Roman Polanski. A political activist is convinced that her guest is a man who once tortured her for the government. The film has been rated by 549 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, Death and the Maiden 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. Death and the Maiden (1994) 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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