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The Strange Case of Angelica (2010): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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The Strange Case of Angelica is a 2010 drama directed by Manoel de Oliveira. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $160,876 worldwide. Critics gave it 85% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.

IMDb rating
6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes
85%
worldwide gross
$160.9K
Metascore
75
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The Strange Case of Angelica (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Strange Case of Angelica About?

The premise of The Strange Case of Angelica without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Photographer Isaac is hired to capture the portrait of the deceased Angelica in a grand estate. While taking her picture, a supernatural event occurs – Angelica’s spirit seemingly awakens. Isaac finds himself increasingly haunted by her ethereal presence, unable to escape the unsettling feeling of being watched, both during the day and at night. He becomes entangled in a strange and unsettling connection with the departed beauty.

The Strange Case of Angelica Themes & Keywords

· 1 tag
  • hotel
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Crew

The Director of The Strange Case of Angelica

Directed by Manoel de Oliveira.

From the director

More from Manoel de Oliveira

More films directed by Manoel de Oliveira, best-rated first: I'm Going Home, A Talking Picture, Gebo and the Shadow and The Old Man of Belem.

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Ratings

The Strange Case of Angelica Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Strange Case of Angelica 85% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.

Plot

The Strange Case of Angelica Plot Summary

What happens in The Strange Case of Angelica from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In Portugal during the year 2000, a young Sefardic photographer named Isaac finds himself renting an apartment in a modest guesthouse run by Senhora Justina in Peso da Régua. One stormy night, his sleep is abruptly interrupted by a wealthy family requesting his urgent help: they seek to capture the final portrait of their beloved daughter, Angélica, a young woman who tragically passed away shortly following her wedding.

Full summary

The whole story of The Strange Case of Angelica, scene by scene

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Box office

The Strange Case of Angelica Box Office

The Strange Case of Angelica grossed $160,876 worldwide. $50,135 came from the US and Canada and $110,741 (69%) from the rest of the world.

2010 box office

Worldwide gross

$160.9K

US & Canada
$50.1K
International
$110.7K
US & Canada 31% Rest of the world 69%
Videos

The Strange Case of Angelica Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Strange Case of Angelica.

THE STRANGE CASE OF ANGELICA trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Strange Case of Angelica?

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 Isaac's profession in the film?

Cars

Cars in The Strange Case of Angelica

1 car on screen: the 2004 Ford E-Series.

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Details

The Strange Case of Angelica Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “L'Étrange affaire Angélica” and “El extraño caso de Angélica”.

Also known as
  • L'Étrange affaire Angélica
  • El extraño caso de Angélica
  • O Estranho Caso de Angélica
  • Lo strano caso di Angelica
  • Странният случай на Анджелика
  • 安吉里卡奇遇
  • Странный случай Анжелики
  • Dziwny przypadek Angeliki
  • 안젤리카의 이상한 사건

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The Strange Case of Angelica FAQ: Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Strange Case of Angelica, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Strange Case of Angelica?

The Strange Case of Angelica runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was The Strange Case of Angelica released?

The Strange Case of Angelica was released on December 29, 2010.

Who directed The Strange Case of Angelica?

The Strange Case of Angelica was directed by Manoel de Oliveira.

More films by Manoel de Oliveira

How much did The Strange Case of Angelica make at the box office?

The Strange Case of Angelica grossed $160,876 worldwide ($50,135 domestic, $110,741 international).

How is The Strange Case of Angelica rated?

The Strange Case of Angelica has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.

Does The Strange Case of Angelica have a post-credit scene?

No. The Strange Case of Angelica has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Strange Case of Angelica in?

The original language of The Strange Case of Angelica is Portuguese.

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