Maelstrom (2002): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Maelstrom is a 2002 drama directed by Denis Villeneuve, starring Marie-Josée Croze and Jean-Nicolas Verreault. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes and earned $25,315 worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Canadian Feature Film - Special Jury Citation at the TIFF 2000. Critics gave it 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Denis Villeneuve
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Arrow Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Maelstrom About?
The premise of Maelstrom without spoilers.
Bibiane's seemingly ideal life falls apart following a difficult abortion, plunging her into a cycle of substance abuse and reckless behavior fueled by overwhelming guilt. After a devastating hit-and-run accident, she is forced to face the consequences of her actions. To complicate matters, she begins a secret relationship with Evian, the son of the man she harmed, desperately trying to conceal the truth that could shatter their connection and expose her.
Maelstrom Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- talking fish
- norway
- lust
- montreal quebec canada
- doggystyle sex
- voyeur
- voyeurism
- pubic hair
- abortion
- norwegian flag
- sex from behind
- victim
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- car accident
- missionary position
- leg spreading
- unwanted pregnancy
- promiscuous woman
- nipples visible through clothing
- female pubic hair
- female full frontal nudity
- female rear nudity
- subway station
- spooning sexual position
- car
- man
- simulated anal sex
- deep cleavage
- sex scene
- male nudity
- male rear nudity
- female topless nudity
- female frontal nudity
- fish
- fishmonger
- ashes
- whetstone
- operating room
- joint
- crematorium
- airplane crash
- eel
- octopus
- dirty feet
- condom
- drugs
- sauna
- interview
- myth
- drunk driving
- fired
Maelstrom Cast
Marie-Josée Croze leads the cast, with Jean-Nicolas Verreault. Directed by Denis Villeneuve.
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Director Denis Villeneuve
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Maelstrom Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Maelstrom 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 79% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 75%
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Metacritic 66 Metascore
User score 4.8
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Maelstrom Box Office
Maelstrom grossed $25,315 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$25.3K
- US & Canada
- $25.3K
Maelstrom Awards & Nominations
Maelstrom earned 1 award nomination, including Best Canadian Feature Film - Special Jury Citation at the TIFF 2000.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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TIFF 2000 1 nomination- Nominated Best Canadian Feature Film - Special Jury Citation – Denis Villeneuve
Maelstrom Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Maelstrom.
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Maelstrom FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Maelstrom, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Maelstrom?
Maelstrom runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was Maelstrom released?
Maelstrom was released on January 25, 2002.
Who directed Maelstrom?
Maelstrom was directed by Denis Villeneuve.
More films by Denis Villeneuve Who is in the cast of Maelstrom?
Maelstrom stars Marie-Josée Croze and Jean-Nicolas Verreault.
How much did Maelstrom make at the box office?
Maelstrom grossed $25,315 worldwide.
How is Maelstrom rated?
Maelstrom has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic.
Was Maelstrom nominated for any awards?
Maelstrom received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Maelstrom have a post-credit scene?
No. Maelstrom has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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