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Suddenly (2003): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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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.

IMDb rating
6.3/10
worldwide gross
$154K
Metascore
63
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Suddenly (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Diego Lerman
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

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
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Crew

The Director of Suddenly

Directed by Diego Lerman.

From the director

More from Diego Lerman

More films directed by Diego Lerman: The Man Who Loved UFOs, The Substitute, A Sort of Family and Refugiado.

Full filmography
Ratings

Suddenly Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Suddenly 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.

Plot

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

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Box office

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.

2003 box office

Worldwide gross

$154K

US & Canada
$44.8K
International
$109.2K
US & Canada 29% Rest of the world 71%
Quiz

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.

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What is Marcia's occupation at the start of the film?

Details

Suddenly Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “tout à coup” and “Helt plutselig”.

Also known as
  • tout à coup
  • Helt plutselig
  • Helt plötsligt

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FAQ

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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