The Eye of the Storm (2012): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Eye of the Storm is a 2012 drama directed by Fred Schepisi. It is based on The Eye of the Storm by Patrick White. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes and earned $2.1 million worldwide. It won 4 awards from 11 nominations, including Best Adapted Screenplay at the AACTA Awards 2012. Critics gave it 60% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 59m (119 min)
- Director
- Fred Schepisi
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Sycamore Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Eye of the Storm About?
The premise of The Eye of the Storm without spoilers, adapted from The Eye of the Storm by Patrick White. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a Sydney suburb, a complex web of relationships unfolds around the aging Elizabeth Hunter. Maria and Flora, her nurses, along with housekeeper Lotte and lawyer Arnold, attend to her as her estranged son, Basil, a struggling actor in London, and her daughter, Dorothy, a divorced princess, return to be with her at her bedside. Tensions rise as each grapples with their own motivations and desires surrounding Elizabeth's considerable inheritance and her impending departure from Australia.
The Eye of the Storm Themes & Keywords
· 24 tags- domineering mother
- body part in title
- repetition in title
- five word title
- female rear nudity
- female nudity
- manipulator
- matriarch
- pretentiousness
- servant
- bedridden
- voice over
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- family reunion
- mother daughter relationship
- mother son relationship
- dysfunctional family
- nurse
- carer
- actor
- pride
- womanizer
- deception
- dying mother
- australia
The Director of The Eye of the Storm
Directed by Fred Schepisi.
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Director Fred Schepisi
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The Eye of the Storm Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Eye of the Storm 60% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
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IMDb 6.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 60% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 46%
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Metacritic 55 Metascore
User score 6.2
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TMDB 50% User score
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Letterboxd 3.2 /5
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The Eye of the Storm Plot Summary
What happens in The Eye of the Storm from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a quiet suburb of Sydney, the dying moments of Elizabeth Hunter draw together a group consisting of two nurses, a housekeeper, and a solicitor. As her expatriate children gather at their mother’s deathbed, her presence looms large, reminding everyone of her unwavering influence. Throughout her life, Mrs. Hunter proved to be a formidable force, and even in death, she continues to command the attention of those around her. This transition allows both her household and children to confront mortality and challenges them to find meaning in their lives.
Full summary
The whole story of The Eye of the Storm, scene by scene
The Eye of the Storm Box Office
The Eye of the Storm grossed $2.1 million worldwide. $83,566 came from the US and Canada and $2 million (96%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$2.1M
- US & Canada
- $83.6K
- International
- $2M
The Eye of the Storm Awards & Nominations
The Eye of the Storm won 4 awards from 11 nominations, including Best Adapted Screenplay at the AACTA Awards 2012.
4 wins11 nominations1 ceremony
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AACTA Awards 2012 4 wins · 11 nominations- Won Best Adapted Screenplay
- Won Best Costume Design[A]
- Won Best Lead Actress – Judy Davis
- Won Best Production Design[A]
- Nominated AFI Members' Choice Award[A]
How Well Do You Know The Eye of the Storm?
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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In which Australian city does the story take place?
The Eye of the Storm Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “L'Oeil du cyclone” and “Sto mati tou kyklona”.
- Also known as
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- L'Oeil du cyclone
- Sto mati tou kyklona
- O Coração da Tempestade
- Глаз шторма
- Im Auge des Sturms
- El foco de la tempestad
- בעין הסערה
- 아이 오브 더 스톰
- Derült égbolt viharfelhők között
- В окото на бурятa
- 风暴之眼
- Στο Μάτι Του Κυκλώνα
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The Eye of the Storm FAQ: Box Office, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, the book behind it, awards and post-credit scenes of The Eye of the Storm, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Eye of the Storm?
The Eye of the Storm runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
When was The Eye of the Storm released?
The Eye of the Storm was released on September 7, 2012.
Who directed The Eye of the Storm?
The Eye of the Storm was directed by Fred Schepisi.
More films by Fred Schepisi How much did The Eye of the Storm make at the box office?
The Eye of the Storm grossed $2.1 million worldwide ($83,566 domestic, $2 million international).
How is The Eye of the Storm rated?
The Eye of the Storm has 6.0/10 on IMDb, 60% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic and 50% on TMDB.
Is The Eye of the Storm based on a book?
Yes. The Eye of the Storm is adapted from The Eye of the Storm by Patrick White.
What awards did The Eye of the Storm win?
The Eye of the Storm won 4 awards from 11 nominations, including Best Adapted Screenplay at the AACTA Awards 2012.
Does The Eye of the Storm have a post-credit scene?
No. The Eye of the Storm has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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