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In the Basement (2015): Ratings & Box Office

In the Basement (2015) movie poster

In the Basement is a 2015 documentary directed by Ulrich Seidl. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes and earned $186,036 worldwide. Critics gave it 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.

IMDb rating
6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes
87%
worldwide gross
$186K
Metascore
68
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In the Basement (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 21m (81 min)
Director
Ulrich Seidl
Genre
Documentary
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is In the Basement About?

The premise of In the Basement without spoilers.

This documentary offers a revealing look into the lives of Austrians who have created unique and personal spaces within their basements. Acclaimed director Ulrich Seidl explores these private sanctuaries, presenting intimate portraits of individuals pursuing their deepest desires and unusual fascinations. Through his compassionate and curious gaze, the film unveils a world of eccentricity and intense passion, showcasing how people construct their own realities and find solace in unconventional pursuits.

In the Basement Themes & Keywords

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Crew

The Director of In the Basement

Directed by Ulrich Seidl.

From the director

More from Ulrich Seidl

More films directed by Ulrich Seidl, best-rated first: Rimini, Paradise: Hope, Dog Days and Paradise: Love.

Full filmography
Ratings

In the Basement Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave In the Basement 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.

Box office

In the Basement Box Office

In the Basement grossed $186,036 worldwide. $3,643 came from the US and Canada and $182,393 (98%) from the rest of the world.

2015 box office

Worldwide gross

$186K

US & Canada
$3.6K
International
$182.4K
US & Canada 2% Rest of the world 98%
Videos

In the Basement Videos

The clip of In the Basement.

Horror Short Film "In The Basement" | ALTER
Details

In the Basement Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “En el sótano” and “Sous-Sols”.

Also known as
  • En el sótano
  • Sous-Sols
  • W piwnicy
  • В мазето
  • I Kælderen
  • Na Cave
  • 地下室
  • 지하실에서
  • Ve sklepě

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FAQ

In the Basement FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of In the Basement, each answered in a sentence.

How long is In the Basement?

In the Basement runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).

When was In the Basement released?

In the Basement was released on November 6, 2015.

Who directed In the Basement?

In the Basement was directed by Ulrich Seidl.

More films by Ulrich Seidl

How much did In the Basement make at the box office?

In the Basement grossed $186,036 worldwide ($3,643 domestic, $182,393 international).

How is In the Basement rated?

In the Basement has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.

Does In the Basement have a post-credit scene?

No. In the Basement has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is In the Basement in?

The original language of In the Basement is German.

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