Certified Copy (2011): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Certified Copy is a 2011 drama directed by Abbas Kiarostami. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $7.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and 82 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Abbas Kiarostami
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- IFC Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Certified Copy About?
The premise of Certified Copy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
While traveling in Tuscany, acclaimed author James meets Elle, a charismatic Frenchwoman running an antiques shop. They playfully imagine themselves as a married couple, touring the beautiful Italian countryside. As their day together progresses, their relationship becomes increasingly complex, and the nature of their connection is questioned. The film explores themes of authenticity, love, and the power of perception, challenging the audience to consider what is real and what is merely a performance.
Certified Copy Themes & Keywords
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The Director of Certified Copy
Directed by Abbas Kiarostami.
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Director Abbas Kiarostami
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Certified Copy Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Certified Copy 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and 82 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 89% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 70%
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Metacritic 82 Metascore
User score 7.6
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TMDB 70% User score
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Letterboxd 4.1 /5
1.2K ratings
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Movie Insider 5.0 /5
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Certified Copy Plot Summary
What happens in Certified Copy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
British author James Miller (Shimell) finds himself in the picturesque landscapes of Tuscany, where he is scheduled to give a talk about his new book, titled Certified Copy. In this provocative work, he posits that questions of authenticity in art are inconsequential, asserting that every reproduction can stand as an original, and even the so-called original is merely a copy of another form.
During his engagement, he crosses paths with a French antiques dealer, who remains unnamed (Binoche), as she brings her 11-year-old son to the event in hopes of having several copies of Miller’s book signed. However, her plans are disrupted when her son grows restless and hungry, prompting her to leave, though she thoughtfully leaves her phone number with Miller’s interpreter.
Full summary
The whole story of Certified Copy, scene by scene
Certified Copy Box Office
Certified Copy grossed $7.7 million worldwide. $1.4 million came from the US and Canada and $6.4 million (82%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$7.7M
- US & Canada
- $1.4M
- International
- $6.4M
Certified Copy Trailers & Videos
13 videos: 2 trailers, 1 teaser, 5 clips and 5 featurettes.
- Trailer Official International Trailer
- Teaser Official English Teaser
- Clip Certified Copy - Copie conforme | clip #1 Cannes 2010 IN COMPETITION Abbas Kiarostami
- Clip Certified Copy - Copie conforme | clip #3V Cannes 2010 IN COMPETITION Abbas Kiarostami
How Well Do You Know Certified Copy?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the main philosophical premise of Miller's book, 'Certified Copy'?
Certified Copy Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “Γνήσιο Αντίγραφο” and “Möte i Toscana”.
- Also known as
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- Γνήσιο Αντίγραφο
- Möte i Toscana
- Mødet i Toscana
- 사랑을 카피하다
- Cópia Certificada
- Aslı Gibidir
- Apstiprināta kopija
- Copia conforme
- Die Liebesfälscher
- Copia certificada
- Копия верна
- Hiteles másolat
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- 合法副本
- עותק נאמן למקור
- Cópia Fiel
- کپی برابر اصل
- Вярно с оригинала
- Zapiski z Toskanii
- Завірена копія
- Sao Y Bản Chính
- Patvirtinta kopija
- トスカーナの贋作
- 似是有緣人
- Věrná kopie
- Verná kópia
- เล่ห์ รัก ลวง
- Còpia certificada
- 愛情對白
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Certified Copy FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Certified Copy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Certified Copy?
Certified Copy runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Certified Copy released?
Certified Copy was released on March 11, 2011.
Who directed Certified Copy?
Certified Copy was directed by Abbas Kiarostami.
More films by Abbas Kiarostami How much did Certified Copy make at the box office?
Certified Copy grossed $7.7 million worldwide ($1.4 million domestic, $6.4 million international).
How is Certified Copy rated?
Certified Copy has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 82 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Does Certified Copy have a post-credit scene?
No. Certified Copy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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