Sarah's Key (2011): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Sarah's Key is a 2011 drama directed by Gilles Paquet-Brenner. It is based on Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes and earned $24.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 72% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Director
- Gilles Paquet-Brenner
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Weinstein Company, The
- Based on
- Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sarah's Key About?
The premise of Sarah's Key without spoilers, adapted from Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
While researching the Vel d'Hiv round-up in 1942 Paris, journalist Julia Jarmond uncovers a troubling secret. Her investigation takes a personal turn when she learns her husband’s family appropriated a Jewish family’s apartment during the roundup, leading to their exile. Determined to discover their fate, Julia delves into a complex web of secrets and lies. Her search reveals unexpected truths about her own family, the history of France, and the profound impact of Sarah’s tragic story.
The Director of Sarah's Key
Directed by Gilles Paquet-Brenner.
- Director Gilles Paquet-Brenner
More from Gilles Paquet-Brenner
More films directed by Gilles Paquet-Brenner, best-rated first: Crooked House and Dark Places.
Sarah's Key Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Sarah's Key 72% on Rotten Tomatoes and 59 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 72% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 82%
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Metacritic 59 Metascore
User score 6.6
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TMDB 73% User score
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Letterboxd 3.6 /5
35 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.5 /5
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Sarah's Key Plot Summary
What happens in Sarah's Key from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1942, a brave 10-year-old, Sarah Starzynski finds herself in a desperate situation. To protect her younger brother, she locks him away in a secret closet, instructing him to stay put until her return. With the key in her possession, she and her family are forcibly taken to the Vélodrome d’Hiver, where they endure inhumane conditions under the watch of the Paris Police and French Secret Service.
Full summary
The whole story of Sarah's Key, scene by scene
Sarah's Key Box Office
Sarah's Key grossed $24.8 million worldwide. $7.7 million came from the US and Canada and $17.1 million (69%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$24.8M
- US & Canada
- $7.7M
- International
- $17.1M
Sarah's Key Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Sarah's Key.
How Well Do You Know Sarah's Key?
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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What desperate action does Sarah Starzynski take to protect her brother?
Sarah's Key Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “La llave de Sarah” and “Haar naam was Sarah”.
- Also known as
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- La llave de Sarah
- Haar naam was Sarah
- Sarahs nyckel
- A Chave de Sarah
- Appelait Sarah (Elle s')
- Saras nøkkel
- Sarah's Schlüssel
- המפתח של שרה
- Sarah'ın Anahtarı
- La chiave di Sara
- Sarahs Schlüssel
- Klíč k minulosti
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- Сарин кључ
- 莎拉的钥匙
- Sarah kulcsa
- Klucz Sary
- De kaldte hende Sarah
- La clau de la Sarah
- Тя се казваше Сара
- 사라의 열쇠
- Ее зовут Сара
- サラの鍵
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Sarah's Key FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of Sarah's Key, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sarah's Key?
Sarah's Key runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was Sarah's Key released?
Sarah's Key was released on July 22, 2011.
Who directed Sarah's Key?
Sarah's Key was directed by Gilles Paquet-Brenner.
More films by Gilles Paquet-Brenner How much did Sarah's Key make at the box office?
Sarah's Key grossed $24.8 million worldwide ($7.7 million domestic, $17.1 million international).
How is Sarah's Key rated?
Sarah's Key has 72% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic, 73% on TMDB and 3.6/5 on Letterboxd.
Is Sarah's Key based on a book?
Yes. Sarah's Key is adapted from Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay.
Does Sarah's Key have a post-credit scene?
No. Sarah's Key has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Sarah's Key in?
The original language of Sarah's Key is French.
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