Suddenly (2003): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Suddenly is a 2003 comedy drama directed by Diego Lerman. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $153,985 worldwide. Critics gave it 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Diego Lerman
- Original language
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Spanish
- Studio
- Empire Pictures Inc.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Suddenly About?
The premise of Suddenly without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Marcia leads a monotonous life working in a lingerie shop in Buenos Aires, struggling with low self-esteem. Her routine is unexpectedly disrupted when two unconventional women, Mao and Lenin, kidnap her. What begins as a bizarre and chaotic situation evolves into an unlikely adventure, filled with unexpected friendship and a journey of self-discovery as Marcia navigates a whirlwind of new experiences.
Suddenly Themes & Keywords
· 11 tags- lesbian sex
- female topless nudity
- punk girl
- shoplifting
- large breasts
- female pubic hair
- female full frontal nudity
- road movie
- lingerie store
- fat woman
- based on novel
The Director of Suddenly
Directed by Diego Lerman.
- Director Diego Lerman
More from Diego Lerman
More films directed by Diego Lerman: The Man Who Loved UFOs, The Substitute, A Sort of Family and Refugiado.
Suddenly Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Suddenly 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Metacritic 63 Metascore
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TMDB 58% User score
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Suddenly Plot Summary
What happens in Suddenly from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Marcia is introduced as a salesgirl whose days feel dull and unfulfilling, a life that seems stuck in a loop of routine and disappointment. She’s described as frumpy and overweight, and her ordinary existence begins to feel even heavier when she encounters Mao, a bold, feisty, and unapologetically punchy woman who makes it clear she wants to seduce Marcia. Despite Marcia’s initial denial that she’s a lesbian, Mao’s persistence is relentless, and with the help of her friend Lenin, Mao cleverly nudges Marcia toward a choice she hasn’t considered before. The moment is charged with a mix of curiosity and hesitation, and the trio’s dynamics hint at a deeper longing that sits just beneath the surface of each woman’s life.
Full summary
The whole story of Suddenly, scene by scene
Suddenly Box Office
Suddenly grossed $153,985 worldwide. $44,806 came from the US and Canada and $109,179 (71%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$154K
- US & Canada
- $44.8K
- International
- $109.2K
How Well Do You Know Suddenly?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is Marcia's occupation at the start of the film?
Suddenly Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “tout à coup” and “Helt plutselig”.
- Also known as
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- tout à coup
- Helt plutselig
- Helt plötsligt
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Suddenly FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Suddenly, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Suddenly?
Suddenly runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Suddenly released?
Suddenly was released on August 27, 2003.
Who directed Suddenly?
Suddenly was directed by Diego Lerman.
More films by Diego Lerman How much did Suddenly make at the box office?
Suddenly grossed $153,985 worldwide ($44,806 domestic, $109,179 international).
How is Suddenly rated?
Suddenly has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 63 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.
Does Suddenly have a post-credit scene?
No. Suddenly has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Suddenly in?
The original language of Suddenly is Spanish.
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