The Loved Ones (2012): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Loved Ones is a 2012 drama thriller directed by Sean Byrne. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes and earned $280,598 worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Original Screenplay at the AACTA Awards 2012. Critics gave it 98% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Director
- Sean Byrne
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Insurge Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Loved Ones About?
The premise of The Loved Ones without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When her prom invitation is denied, the unstable Lola Stone enlists her equally dangerous father to exact revenge on Brent Mitchell. He's kidnapped and forced to be the fake date for the school's "Princess," leading to a darkly comedic and increasingly violent series of events. As prom night approaches, the lines between affection, control, and terror blur in a twisted display of obsession and manipulation.
The Loved Ones Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- kidnapping
- garage
- anger
- fight
- deaf
The Director of The Loved Ones
Directed by Sean Byrne.
- Director Sean Byrne
More from Sean Byrne
More films directed by Sean Byrne, best-rated first: Dangerous Animals, The Devil's Candy and Advantage Satan.
The Loved Ones Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Loved Ones 98% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 98% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 73%
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Metacritic 73 Metascore
User score 7.8
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Movie Insider 3.0 /5
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The Loved Ones Plot Summary
What happens in The Loved Ones 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
As Brent, a high school student, drives along winding roads with his father Dan in the passenger seat, a bloodied figure suddenly materializes in the middle of the road. In a split-second choice, Brent swerves to avoid this ominous presence, crashing into a tree and causing a tragic accident that claims his father’s life. The following six months spiral into a dark abyss of guilt and despair as Brent grapples with his loss.
Full summary
The whole story of The Loved Ones, scene by scene
The Loved Ones Box Office
The Loved Ones grossed $280,598 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$280.6K
- International
- $280.6K
The Loved Ones Awards & Nominations
The Loved Ones earned 1 award nomination, including Best Original Screenplay at the AACTA Awards 2012.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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AACTA Awards 2012 1 nomination- Nominated Best Original Screenplay
How Well Do You Know The Loved Ones?
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 traumatic event does Brent experience at the beginning of the movie?
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The Loved Ones FAQ: Box Office, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Loved Ones, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Loved Ones?
The Loved Ones runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was The Loved Ones released?
The Loved Ones was released on June 1, 2012.
Who directed The Loved Ones?
The Loved Ones was directed by Sean Byrne.
More films by Sean Byrne How much did The Loved Ones make at the box office?
The Loved Ones grossed $280,598 worldwide.
How is The Loved Ones rated?
The Loved Ones has 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic and 3.0/5 on Movie Insider.
Was The Loved Ones nominated for any awards?
The Loved Ones received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does The Loved Ones have a post-credit scene?
No. The Loved Ones has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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