The Sapphires (2013): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Sapphires is a 2013 biographical musical starring Chris O'Dowd, Deborah Mailman and Miranda Tapsell. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $20.4 million worldwide. It won 11 awards from 11 nominations, including Best Adapted Screenplay at the AACTA Awards 2013. Critics gave it 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Weinstein Company, The
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Sapphires About?
The premise of The Sapphires without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1968 Australia, a music promoter discovers four talented Aboriginal women with extraordinary vocal abilities. He believes in their potential and arranges for them to travel to Vietnam as The Sapphires. During the Vietnam War, the group performs for American troops, using their soulful harmonies to provide a sense of joy and comfort amidst the conflict, while also experiencing cultural and political complexities.
The Sapphires Cast
Chris O'Dowd leads the cast, with Deborah Mailman and Miranda Tapsell.
Also Starring in The Sapphires
· 1 moreThe Sapphires Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Sapphires 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 91% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 76%
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Metacritic 67 Metascore
User score 7.4
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TMDB 68% User score
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Letterboxd 3.4 /5
74 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.5 /5
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The Sapphires Plot Summary
What happens in The Sapphires from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the sun sets over 1968 Australia, sisters Gail and Cynthia set off towards the town square, eagerly rehearsing their harmonious voices in preparation for a talent contest. Unfortunately, their younger sister Julie, weighed down by her youth and responsibilities as a young mother, is barred from joining them. Refusing to be left behind, she cleverly seeks help from a neighbor, ultimately finding herself on stage alongside her sisters.
Full summary
The whole story of The Sapphires, scene by scene
The Sapphires Box Office
The Sapphires grossed $20.4 million worldwide. $2.5 million came from the US and Canada and $18 million (88%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$20.4M
- US & Canada
- $2.5M
- International
- $18M
The Sapphires Awards & Nominations
The Sapphires won 11 awards from 11 nominations, including Best Adapted Screenplay at the AACTA Awards 2013.
11 wins11 nominations1 ceremony
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AACTA Awards 2013 11 wins · 11 nominations- Won Best Adapted Screenplay
- Won Best Cinematography
- Won Best Costume Design
- Won Best Direction – Wayne Blair
- Won Best Editing
The Sapphires Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Sapphires.
How Well Do You Know The Sapphires?
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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Cars in The Sapphires
1 car on screen: the 1948 Citroën Six Cylinder.
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1948 Citroën Six Cylinder Minor role
The Sapphires Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “闪亮女孩” and “蓝宝石天后”.
- Also known as
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- 闪亮女孩
- 蓝宝石天后
- 闪亮女声
- 사파이어
- 閃亮女聲
- Les Saphirs
- 蓝宝石
- Safirler
- Música da Alma
- Сапфиры
- האבנים הכחולות
- Los zafiros
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- Сапфирите
- 藍寶石天后
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The Sapphires FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Sapphires, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Sapphires?
The Sapphires runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was The Sapphires released?
The Sapphires was released on March 22, 2013.
Who is in the cast of The Sapphires?
The Sapphires stars Chris O'Dowd, Deborah Mailman and Miranda Tapsell, among 5 credited actors.
How much did The Sapphires make at the box office?
The Sapphires grossed $20.4 million worldwide ($2.5 million domestic, $18 million international).
How is The Sapphires rated?
The Sapphires has 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic, 68% on TMDB and 3.4/5 on Letterboxd.
What awards did The Sapphires win?
The Sapphires won 11 awards from 11 nominations, including Best Adapted Screenplay at the AACTA Awards 2013.
Does The Sapphires have a post-credit scene?
No. The Sapphires has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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