Synopsis
A young woman who is in love with a married doctor becomes dangerous when her attempts to persuade him to leave his wife are unsuccessful. However, when things are seen from his point of view, the real situation becomes clear.
Scores
Overall Score
63.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
62.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
58.7%
Review Aggregate
75.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 69% of 65 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize romantic, dark, psychological. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
romanticdarkpsychologicalmacabresuspensefulchristmasfamily-friendlyrealisticscarynoir
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audrey Tautou | 2003 | $357,000 | $608,000 | (est) |
| Samuel Le Bihan | 2003 | $219,000 | $374,000 | (est) |
| Isabelle Carré | 2003 | $165,000 | $282,000 | (est) |
| Clément Sibony | 2003 | $135,000 | $230,000 | (est) |
| Sophie Guillemin | 2003 | $116,000 | $197,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score71.0
RT critic review count73
Rotten Tomatoes audience score84.0
RT audience rating count10,000
IMDb rating7.1
IMDb votes19,966
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2003 | $1,011,102 | $1,723,819 |
| International | 2003 | $4,312,995 | $7,353,188 |
| Worldwide | 2003 | $5,324,097 | $9,077,007 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2003 | $2,230,749 | $3,803,185 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2003 | $58,000 | $98,884 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2003 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2003 | $11,417,000 | $19,464,745 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2003 | $20,829,000 | $35,511,182 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2003 | $404,441 | $689,528 |
| Total Revenues | 2003 | $34,939,190 | $59,567,523 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2003 | $6,200,000 | $10,570,326 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2003 | $2,828,000 (est) | $4,821,433 (est) |
| Participations | 2003 | $1,398,000 | $2,383,438 |
| Residuals ? | 2003 | $2,399,000 | $4,090,034 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2003 | $1,240,000 | $2,114,065 |
| Total Expenses | 2003 | $14,065,000 | $23,979,297 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2003 | $20,874,190 | $35,588,226 |
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