Things to Come (2016): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Things to Come is a 2016 drama directed by Mia Hansen-Løve. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $5.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 99% on Rotten Tomatoes and 88 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Mia Hansen-Løve
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Sundance Selects
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Things to Come About?
The premise of Things to Come without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following a painful divorce, Nathalie, a respected philosophy professor, finds her life irrevocably changed. As her marriage crumbles and her children leave home, she’s forced to re-evaluate her career and her sense of self. Embracing a newfound freedom, she navigates the complexities of aging, family, and personal identity while confronting the unexpected turns life can take.
The Director of Things to Come
Directed by Mia Hansen-Løve.
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Director Mia Hansen-Løve
More from Mia Hansen-Løve
More films directed by Mia Hansen-Løve, best-rated first: Goodbye First Love, Bergman Island, Father of My Children and Eden.
Things to Come Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Things to Come 99% on Rotten Tomatoes and 88 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 99% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 71%
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Metacritic 88 Metascore
User score 6.9
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TMDB 65% User score
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Letterboxd 3.8 /5
206 ratings
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Movie Insider 2.5 /5
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Things to Come Plot Summary
What happens in Things to Come 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
In the year 1940, businessman John Cabal finds himself in a precarious situation in Everytown, a city in southern England, as the ominous news of impending war overshadows the festive spirit of Christmas Day. His friend Harding shares in his apprehensions, while another guest, the ever-optimistic Pippa Passworthy, holds onto the belief that war will either be avoided or, if it occurs, will lead to remarkable technological advancements. However, that very night, the tranquility is shattered by an aerial bombing raid, igniting a global war against an unnamed enemy.
Full summary
The whole story of Things to Come, scene by scene
Things to Come Box Office
Things to Come grossed $5.6 million worldwide. $388,140 came from the US and Canada and $5.3 million (93%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$5.6M
- US & Canada
- $388.1K
- International
- $5.3M
Things to Come Trailers & Videos
7 videos: 2 trailers, 1 teaser, 3 clips and 1 featurette.
- Trailer Official International Trailer
- Teaser UK Promo
- Clip "A cadaver"
- Clip "Sick of it"
How Well Do You Know Things to Come?
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 significant event occurs on Christmas Day 1940 in Everytown?
Things to Come Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Le cose che verranno - L'avenir” and “다가오는 것들”.
- Also known as
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- Le cose che verranno - L'avenir
- 다가오는 것들
- Mitä tuleman pitää
- Alles was kommt
- El porvenir
- Το Μέλλον
- O Que Está Por Vir
- Az eljövendő napok
- Будущее
- Le cose che verranno
- Gelecek Günler
- Tämän Jälkeen
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- 将来的事
- Dagen I Morgen
- Майбутнє
- Бъдещето
- 從前．現在．將來
- Co przynosi przyszłość
- Dagen efter denna
- Ateitis
- 愛情未來
- 未来よ こんにちは
- L’avenir
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Things to Come FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Things to Come, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Things to Come?
Things to Come runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was Things to Come released?
Things to Come was released on December 2, 2016.
Who directed Things to Come?
Things to Come was directed by Mia Hansen-Løve.
More films by Mia Hansen-Løve How much did Things to Come make at the box office?
Things to Come grossed $5.6 million worldwide ($388,140 domestic, $5.3 million international).
How is Things to Come rated?
Things to Come has 99% on Rotten Tomatoes, 88 on Metacritic, 65% on TMDB and 3.8/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Things to Come have a post-credit scene?
No. Things to Come has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Things to Come in?
The original language of Things to Come is French.
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