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Almayer's Folly (2012): Ratings & Box Office

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Almayer's Folly is a 2012 drama. It is based on Almayer's Folly by Joseph Conrad and Nadine Gordimer. It runs 2 hours 7 minutes and earned $7,876 worldwide. Critics gave it 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 92 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
86%
worldwide gross
$7.9K
Metascore
92
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Almayer's Folly (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 7m (127 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Almayer's Folly About?

The premise of Almayer's Folly without spoilers, adapted from Almayer's Folly by Joseph Conrad and Nadine Gordimer.

Isolated in a distant trading post, Almayer grows increasingly bitter while waiting for a promised inheritance. His daughter, Nina, is his only companion, but their relationship is fraught with tension. Nina feels alienated from her father and his world, fostering resentment that threatens to shatter their already fragile bond. Almayer’s hopes and Nina’s frustrations create a complex and emotionally charged atmosphere in their remote surroundings.

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Ratings

Almayer's Folly Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Almayer's Folly 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 92 on Metacritic.

Box office

Almayer's Folly Box Office

Almayer's Folly grossed $7,876 worldwide.

2012 box office

Worldwide gross

$7.9K

International
$7.9K
Videos

Almayer's Folly Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Almayer's Folly.

ALMAYER'S FOLLY Trailer
Details

Almayer's Folly Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Der Almayer-Wahnsinn” and “Almayer őrülete”.

Also known as
  • Der Almayer-Wahnsinn
  • Almayer őrülete
  • 알마이에르 가의 광기
  • Szaleństwo Almayera
  • 奥迈耶的痴梦
  • 奧邁耶的痴夢
  • A Loucura de Almayer

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FAQ

Almayer's Folly FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, box office, ratings, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of Almayer's Folly, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Almayer's Folly?

Almayer's Folly runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).

When was Almayer's Folly released?

Almayer's Folly was released on August 10, 2012.

How much did Almayer's Folly make at the box office?

Almayer's Folly grossed $7,876 worldwide.

How is Almayer's Folly rated?

Almayer's Folly has 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 92 on Metacritic, 64% on TMDB and 3.7/5 on Letterboxd.

Is Almayer's Folly based on a book?

Yes. Almayer's Folly is adapted from Almayer's Folly by Joseph Conrad and Nadine Gordimer.

Does Almayer's Folly have a post-credit scene?

No. Almayer's Folly has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Almayer's Folly in?

The original language of Almayer's Folly is French.

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