Make Up (2019): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Make Up is a 2019 drama thriller directed by Claire Oakley, starring Molly Windsor as Ruth, Joseph Quinn and Lisa Palfrey. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $32,229 worldwide on a $500,000 budget. Its Echo Score is 51/100.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- Claire Oakley
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Quiddity Films
- Budget
- $500K
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Make Up About?
The premise of Make Up without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After moving in with her boyfriend at a secluded holiday park, Ruth finds herself increasingly troubled by a disturbing discovery. As tensions rise, she becomes consumed by an unsettling obsession, leading her down a spiral of suspicion and devotion.
Make Up Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- suspense
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- female female kiss
- sex in a shower
- overhearing sex
- lesbian interest
- strand of hair
- friendship between women
- trailer park
- spoon sticking to nose
- lesbian
- watching someone having sex
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- kissing on the beach
- psychological thriller
- sexual awakening
- cornwall
- suspicion
- male female relationship
- walkie talkie
- obsession
- looking at oneself in a mirror
- 18 year old
- masturbation
- biting someone
- beach
- woman bites a man
- sexual attraction
- exploring sexuality
- lipstick kiss
- coming of age
- jealousy
- shower
- lesbian sex
- fumigation
- power outage
- kiss
- vomiting
- teenage girl
- character says i love you
- nail polish
- slow dancing
- sea
- spaghetti
- nightmare
- crying
- cooking
- animal noises
- dream
- undressing
- can opener
Make Up Cast & Characters
Molly Windsor leads the cast as Ruth, with Joseph Quinn as Tom and Lisa Palfrey as Shirley. Directed by Claire Oakley; 11 actors are credited in all.
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Director Claire Oakley
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Joseph Quinn as Tom -
Lisa Palfrey as Shirley -
Theo Barklem Biggs as Kai
Also Starring in Make Up
· 7 more- Stefanie Martini Jade
- Elodie Wilton Kippa
- Maureen Wild April
- Derek Frood Stephen
- Emilia Copeland Red Haired Girl
- Ruben Wheeler Teenager
- Rachel Palmer Girl in Shower
Make Up Reviews & Ratings
Our Echo Score gives it 51/100, strongest in art & craft (70) and weakest in rewatch factor (30).
Make Up Echo Score Breakdown
Make Up presents a visually striking debut that draws on atmospheric composition and strong lead performances, earning praise for its crafted aesthetics and occasional daring storytelling. However, the narrative frequently loses focus, culminating in an unresolved ending that many viewers found unsatisfying. The combination of commendable artistic ambition with a fragmented plot results in a mixed reception that limits its broader appeal.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 70
In terms of direction and visual craft, the film is noted for its masterful composition and unsettling aesthetic, with critics highlighting a beautifully constructed look and a powerful debut style. Some reviewers point to occasional familiarity in formal choices, suggesting occasional lapses in originality. Overall, the artistic execution leans toward a strong, though not flawless, achievement.
- Character & Emotion 65
When it comes to character work, performances receive consistent commendation, especially the intensity of the lead and evident chemistry between the protagonists. Critics describe the acting as nuanced and compelling, while user feedback notes that acting is merely adequate without elevating the material. The character dimension thus remains solid, though not uniformly praised across all audiences.
- Story & Flow 35
The story component suffers from uneven pacing and a lack of narrative cohesion, with several reviewers criticizing a thin plot that prioritizes mood over substance. The ending is described as unresolved and dissatisfying, and users repeatedly call the twist predictable and the overall arc confusing. These issues collectively drag the story score into the lower range.
- Sensory Experience 55
Sensory experience is marked by a strong atmospheric mood and symbolic imagery, earning positive remarks for its haunting visual style. Nonetheless, some viewers found the atmosphere repetitive and occasionally boring, indicating that the sensory layer does not consistently sustain engagement. The mixed feedback positions this aspect near the midpoint of the scale.
- Rewatch Factor 30
Rewatch potential is limited by the film's unresolved conclusion and narrative frustrations, leading many viewers to label it a waste of time and unlikely to revisit. While critics acknowledge its brevity and occasional intrigue, the prevailing sentiment among users suggests low replay value, anchoring this score in the lower quartile.
Make Up Plot Summary
What happens in Make Up from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 6-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Molly Windsor plays Ruth, who is dropped off at a caravan park in Cornwall to live with her boyfriend Joseph Quinn as Tom, who works there. She quickly meets the park staff: Lisa Palfrey as Shirley, the park manager, and Theo Barklem Biggs as Kai, the diligent maintenance assistant. Tom is visibly pleased that his girlfriend has arrived, and Ruth senses a murmur of unease beneath the surface of their easygoing routine.
Full summary
The whole story of Make Up, scene by scene
Make Up Box Office & Budget
Make Up grossed $32,229 worldwide on a $500,000 budget, 6% of what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$32.2K
6% of its budget back
- International
- $32.2K
- Budget
- $500K
Make Up Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Make Up.
How Well Do You Know Make Up?
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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Which actress plays the lead character Ruth?
Make Up Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “메이크 업” and “Маникюр”.
- Also known as
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- 메이크 업
- Маникюр
- 粉妆
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Make Up FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Make Up, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Make Up?
Make Up runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Make Up released?
Make Up was released on October 4, 2019.
Who directed Make Up?
Make Up was directed by Claire Oakley.
More films by Claire Oakley Who is in the cast of Make Up?
Make Up stars Molly Windsor as Ruth, Joseph Quinn as Tom and Lisa Palfrey as Shirley, among 11 credited actors.
How much did Make Up make at the box office?
Make Up grossed $32,229 worldwide on a budget of $500,000.
Does Make Up have a post-credit scene?
No. Make Up has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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