Rodin (2018): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Rodin is a 2018 biographical drama directed by Jacques Doillon, starring Vincent Lindon as Auguste Rodin, Alexandre Haulet and Izïa Higelin. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes and earned $2.4 million worldwide on a $5.3 million budget. Critics gave it 32% on Rotten Tomatoes and 39 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 59m (119 min)
- Director
- Jacques Doillon
- Original language
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French
- Studio
- Cohen Media Group
- Budget
- $5.3M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rodin About?
The premise of Rodin without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the 1880s in Paris, the celebrated sculptor Auguste Rodin passionately creates his monumental work, "The Gates of Hell." His artistic process is intertwined with a complex relationship with his muse, Camille Claudel, and fueled by creative collaboration. Rodin faces personal losses, professional rivalries, and grapples with the controversy his increasingly acclaimed sculptures generate. Through his art, he explores themes of love, loss, and the human condition, establishing himself as a pivotal figure in modern art.
Rodin Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female rear nudity
- female full frontal nudity
- female frontal nudity
- female nudity
- nudity
- open air museum
- sculptor
- museum
- japan
- photograph
- art gallery
- doll
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- cathedral
- rowboat
- boat
- tree
- kiss
- voice over
- nude sculpture
- sculpture model
- model
- sculpture
- artist as protagonist
- artist
- sculptor as protagonist
- long take
- prologue
- lover
- one word title
- character name as title
- artistic creation
- camille claudel character
- victor hugo character
- paul cezanne character
- claude monet character
- older man younger woman relationship
- mentor protege relationship
- three decade time span
- year 1880
- reference to dante's the divine comedy
- posing
- gates of hell
- hell
- reference to the devil
- clay
- voice over narration
- narrated by character
- bust sculpture
- memory
- french
Rodin Cast & Characters
Vincent Lindon leads the cast as Auguste Rodin, with Alexandre Haulet as Assistant Rodin and Izïa Higelin as Camille Claudel. Directed by Jacques Doillon; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jacques Doillon
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Vincent Lindon as Auguste Rodin - Alexandre Haulet as Assistant Rodin
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Izïa Higelin as Camille Claudel - Séverine Caneele as Rose Beuret
Also Starring in Rodin
· 6 more- Laurent Poitrenaux Octave Mirbeau
- Anders Danielsen Lie Rainer Maria Rilke
- Arthur Nauzyciel Paul Cézanne
- Olivier Cadiot Claude Monet
- Bernard Verley Victor Hugo
- Louise Le Pape Adèle Abruzzesi
More from Jacques Doillon
More films directed by Jacques Doillon, best-rated first: Raja, Petits frères, Third Grade and Love Battles.
Rodin Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Rodin 32% on Rotten Tomatoes and 39 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.0/10. Our Echo Score gives it 42/100, strongest in character & emotion (65) and weakest in rewatch factor (30).
Rodin Echo Score Breakdown
In its measured portrayal of Auguste Rodin, the film excels in authentic performance and moments of visual restraint but is impeded by a disjointed narrative and subdued sensory palette. The lead actor’s nuanced portrayal and well-composed frames draw intermittent engagement, yet the script’s linear progression and episodic structure undermine dramatic momentum. While occasional editing choices lend introspective resonance, persistent pacing lapses and tonal monotony limit broader immersion. Overall, the film presents a thoughtfully crafted premise that seldom sustains its intended intensity.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 60
In terms of direction and visual composition, the film offers moments of authentic framing and restrained camera movement that reflect the sculptor’s discipline. Cinematography is often praised for its austere palette and careful lighting, yet overall production design feels muted. Editing ellipses create reflective beats but lack consistent stylistic cohesion.
- Character & Emotion 65
When it comes to character depth and emotional resonance, the lead performance is consistently nuanced, capturing the artist’s introspective focus with subtle expressiveness. Other ensemble roles feel less developed, contributing occasional detachment. Chemistry between figures arises in select scenes, but limited dramatic arcs constrain broader emotional investment over the film’s duration.
- Story & Flow 35
In terms of story and narrative flow, the film’s chronologically linear approach provides clarity but results in episodic fragmentation. Pacing shifts abruptly between encounters, and the lack of rising tension undermines engagement. Originality emerges in ellipsed timelines, yet overall coherence is weakened by uneven scene transitions and minimal dramatic payoff.
- Sensory Experience 30
When considering the sensory experience, the score and sound design are understated, supporting the austere tone but seldom creating immersive atmosphere. The visual style relies on a desaturated palette and minimal color contrast, which reinforces authenticity but can feel monotonous. Overall, sensory elements maintain consistency without delivering dynamic impact.
- Rewatch Factor 30
In terms of rewatch value, the film’s deliberate pacing and episodic structure limit appeal for subsequent viewings. Moments of strong performance and thematic reflection invite appreciation of acting nuances, but the subdued visual style and lack of narrative momentum reduce lasting engagement. Overall, the film offers limited replay potential beyond initial observation.
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IMDb 5.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 32% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 23%
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Metacritic 39 Metascore
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TMDB 47% User score
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Letterboxd 2.7 /5
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Rodin Plot Summary
What happens in Rodin from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
At the turn of the century, Auguste Rodin stands as one of the most celebrated sculptors in the world, directing a bustling studio where assistants, models, and new ideas constantly collide in the pursuit of monumental works. In this intimate portrait of genius and desire, Rodin, Vincent Lindon, navigates the pressures of artistic ambition while his personal life slips into a colder rhythm. His fame brings him commissions for iconic pieces like Balzac, yet the very fame that sustains him also amplifies the emotional distance from Rose Beuret, his wife, who increasingly feels eclipsed by the life he leads beyond their marriage.
Full summary
The whole story of Rodin, scene by scene
Rodin Box Office & Budget
Rodin grossed $2.4 million worldwide on a $5.3 million budget, 45% of what it cost. $44,261 came from the US and Canada and $2.4 million (98%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$2.4M
45% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $44.3K
- International
- $2.4M
- Budget
- $5.3M
Rodin Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Rodin.
How Well Do You Know Rodin?
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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Who portrays the sculptor Auguste Rodin in this 2018 film?
Rodin Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Rodin: Az alkotó” and “Роден”.
- Also known as
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- Rodin: Az alkotó
- Роден
- רודן
- Auguste Rodin
- 로댕
- 罗丹
- 羅丹:上帝之手
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Movies Like Rodin
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Camille Claudel, Modigliani and Renoir.
Rodin FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Rodin, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rodin?
Rodin runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
When was Rodin released?
Rodin was released on June 1, 2018.
Who directed Rodin?
Rodin was directed by Jacques Doillon.
More films by Jacques Doillon Who is in the cast of Rodin?
Rodin stars Vincent Lindon as Auguste Rodin, Alexandre Haulet as Assistant Rodin and Izïa Higelin as Camille Claudel, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Rodin make at the box office?
Rodin grossed $2.4 million worldwide ($44,261 domestic, $2.4 million international) on a budget of $5.3 million.
How is Rodin rated?
Rodin has 5.0/10 on IMDb, 32% on Rotten Tomatoes, 39 on Metacritic and 47% on TMDB.
Does Rodin have a post-credit scene?
No. Rodin has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Rodin in?
The original language of Rodin is French.
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