Suddenly (2023): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Suddenly is a 2023 drama thriller directed by Thomas Bidegain, starring Gilles Lellouche as Ben and Mélanie Thierry. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes and earned $10,346 worldwide on a $14.3 million budget.
- worldwide gross
- $10.3K
- budget
- $14.3M
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 54m (114 min)
- Director
- Thomas Bidegain
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Trésor Films
- Budget
- $14.3M
- 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.
Ben and Laura, a couple struggling with a volatile relationship, set off on a sailing adventure around the world hoping for a fresh beginning. Their journey leads them to a deserted island off the coast of Chile, where they explore a vast, uninhabited area. A fierce storm forces them to take refuge in an abandoned whaling station, but they awaken to find their boat missing. Now stranded with limited supplies and winter closing in, they must overcome a challenging environment and work together to survive, confronting their relationship in a desperate fight for survival.
Suddenly Themes & Keywords
· 27 tags- aurora borealis
- couple
- dream
- boat
- sailboat
- sea
- island
- motorboat
- cell phone
- kiss
- campfire
- penguin
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- pregnant woman
- rock climbing
- injury
- snow
- miscarriage
- blood
- bathtub
- female in a bathtub
- woman in a bathtub
- taking a bath
- radio
- survival
- no opening credits
- fire
- based on novel
Suddenly Cast & Characters
Gilles Lellouche leads the cast as Ben, with Mélanie Thierry as Laura. Directed by Thomas Bidegain.
- Director Thomas Bidegain
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Gilles Lellouche as Ben -
Mélanie Thierry as Laura
More from Thomas Bidegain
One more film directed by Thomas Bidegain: Les Cowboys.
Suddenly Plot Summary
What happens in Suddenly from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Laura and Ben set out on their sailboat, seeking a quiet voyage that would bypass their typical stop at Port Eden. Instead they chart a longer, more isolated detour to a deserted island etched on the edge of the world—the Antarctic frontier. Before they arrive, they check the weather and are reassured that conditions will hold for a while, giving them time to savor the island’s stark beauty. They anchor the boat and lower a small inflatable dinghy to explore the shore, stepping onto a rugged coastline that promises both awe and risk. The pair climb a steep hill for a better look at the surrounding ice and water, their perspective widening as the landscape expands in every direction.
Full summary
The whole story of Suddenly, scene by scene
Suddenly Box Office & Budget
Suddenly grossed $10,346 worldwide on a $14.3 million budget.
Worldwide gross
$10.3K
- International
- $10.3K
- Budget
- $14.3M
Suddenly Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Suddenly.
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 are the names of the two main characters who set out sailing?
Suddenly Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Заручники острова” and “Остров изгоев”.
- Also known as
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- Заручники острова
- Остров изгоев
- 瞬間只得我倆
- 刹那间
- Nagle
- Suddenly - Überleben im Eis
- De repente, solos
- Островът на изгнаниците
- Staiga vienumoje
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Suddenly FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Suddenly, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Suddenly?
Suddenly runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was Suddenly released?
Suddenly was released on November 27, 2023.
Who directed Suddenly?
Suddenly was directed by Thomas Bidegain.
More films by Thomas Bidegain Who is in the cast of Suddenly?
Suddenly stars Gilles Lellouche as Ben and Mélanie Thierry as Laura.
How much did Suddenly make at the box office?
Suddenly grossed $10,346 worldwide on a budget of $14.3 million.
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 French.
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