Fear and Trembling (2004): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Fear and Trembling is a 2004 comedy directed by Alain Corneau. It is based on Fear and Trembling by Amélie Nothomb and Adriana Hunter. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $2.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Alain Corneau
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Cinema Guild
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Fear and Trembling About?
The premise of Fear and Trembling without spoilers, adapted from Fear and Trembling by Amélie Nothomb and Adriana Hunter. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A spirited young woman experiences a significant culture shock when she ventures to Japan, finding her romanticized view of Japanese work culture challenged by the realities of corporate life. Working at Yumimoto Corporation, her idealism and naivete lead to a string of comical misunderstandings and awkward situations. Through these experiences, she gradually gains a deeper understanding of herself and discovers an unexpected journey towards personal growth and empowerment.
The Director of Fear and Trembling
Directed by Alain Corneau.
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Director Alain Corneau
More from Alain Corneau
More films directed by Alain Corneau, best-rated first: Love Crime, The Second Wind, Words in Blue and The Prince of the Pacific.
Fear and Trembling Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Fear and Trembling 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 91% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 77%
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Metacritic 75 Metascore
User score 6.6
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TMDB 65% User score
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Fear and Trembling Plot Summary
What happens in Fear and Trembling from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Amélie, a young woman from Belgium portrayed by Sylvie Testud, embarks on a journey back to Japan after spending her childhood there. Eager to immerse herself in the culture, she sets a goal to become a “real Japanese” by the end of her one-year contract. However, this fierce determination clashes dramatically with the core values of Japanese humility, leading to a series of unexpected challenges.
Full summary
The whole story of Fear and Trembling, scene by scene
Fear and Trembling Box Office
Fear and Trembling grossed $2.3 million worldwide. $126,684 came from the US and Canada and $2.2 million (95%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$2.3M
- US & Canada
- $126.7K
- International
- $2.2M
How Well Do You Know Fear and Trembling?
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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Fear and Trembling Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Страх и трепет” and “Strach a chvění”.
- Also known as
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- Страх и трепет
- Strach a chvění
- Tokiói tortúra
- כבוד ורעדה
- Estupor y temblores
- Min japanska vän
- Stupore e tremori
- Teama
- 战战兢兢
- 戰戰兢兢
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Fear and Trembling FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of Fear and Trembling, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Fear and Trembling?
Fear and Trembling runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Fear and Trembling released?
Fear and Trembling was released on November 19, 2004.
Who directed Fear and Trembling?
Fear and Trembling was directed by Alain Corneau.
More films by Alain Corneau How much did Fear and Trembling make at the box office?
Fear and Trembling grossed $2.3 million worldwide ($126,684 domestic, $2.2 million international).
How is Fear and Trembling rated?
Fear and Trembling has 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Is Fear and Trembling based on a book?
Yes. Fear and Trembling is adapted from Fear and Trembling by Amélie Nothomb and Adriana Hunter.
Does Fear and Trembling have a post-credit scene?
No. Fear and Trembling has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Fear and Trembling in?
The original language of Fear and Trembling is French.
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