Treasure (2024): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Treasure is a 2024 comedy drama directed by Julia von Heinz, starring Lena Dunham as Ruth, Stephen Fry and Zbigniew Zamachowski. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes and earned $1.7 million worldwide on a $2 million budget. Critics gave it 44 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Director
- Julia von Heinz
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Seven Elephants
- Budget
- $2M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Treasure About?
The premise of Treasure without spoilers.
In 1990s Poland, an American music journalist, Ruth, and her charming father, Edek, a Holocaust survivor, embark on a poignant road trip. As they journey through the Polish countryside, they confront their shared history and the challenges of their relationship, ultimately finding healing and a deeper understanding of their heritage.
Treasure Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- journalist
- 1990s
- year 1990
- based on novel
- holocaust
- female nudity
- dramedy drama
- tragedy drama
- 20th century
- german death camp
Treasure Cast & Characters
Lena Dunham leads the cast as Ruth, with Stephen Fry as Edek and Zbigniew Zamachowski as Stefan. Directed by Julia von Heinz; 11 actors are credited in all.
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Director Julia von Heinz
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Lena Dunham as Ruth -
Stephen Fry as Edek -
Zbigniew Zamachowski as Stefan -
André Hennicke as Bernd Seifert
Also Starring in Treasure
· 7 more- Tomasz Wlosok Tadeusz
- Iwona Bielska Zofia
- Maria Mamona Karolina
- Wenanty Nosul Antoni Ulicz
- Robert Besta Hotel Manager Kraków
- Oliver Ewy Bell Boy at Hotel Warsaw (Witek)
- David Krzysteczko
Treasure Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Treasure 44 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10. Our Echo Score gives it 50/100, strongest in sensory experience (58) and weakest in rewatch factor (45).
Treasure Echo Score Breakdown
Treasure presents a cautiously observed family journey that yields both emotional insight and narrative unevenness. The film’s intimate focus on generational trauma generates compelling moments of authenticity, yet pervasive structural and tonal inconsistencies hinder deeper engagement. Performances deliver nuanced specificity, and the sense of setting is vivid, but pacing issues and script contrivances reduce sustained immersion. Overall, Treasure’s strengths in targeted emotional resonance are balanced by broader executional shortcomings.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 48
In terms of direction and cinematography, Treasure exhibits a mixed visual identity. Several sequences feature lingering, observational shots and a vivid sense of geography, yet the film’s pacing and structural unevenness undermine its visual flow. Production design reflects the setting with authenticity but lacks cohesion in tonal shifts. Overall, the visual craft is competent but uneven.
- Character & Emotion 55
When it comes to character depth and emotional resonance, opinions are divided. Performances by the leads demonstrate detailed specificity and occasional warmth, yet uneven writing and caricatural moments limit their impact. Chemistry between the protagonists emerges briefly but is often overshadowed by heavy-handed sentiment. On balance, the characters offer moments of genuine connection amid inconsistent development.
- Story & Flow 45
Regarding plot coherence and engagement, Treasure oscillates between compelling emotional breakthroughs and an unfocused narrative structure. The central journey offers thematic intent, yet script shifts can feel heavy-handed or disjointed, detracting from sustained immersion. Pacing frequently slows in contemplative scenes without sufficient payoff. Overall, the storytelling delivers intermittent insight but remains uneven in its execution.
- Sensory Experience 58
In terms of sensory experience, the film presents a notably vivid sense of place and sound. The score and sound design often complement the reflective tone, while visual moments of quiet observation enhance thematic depth. However, occasional tonal mismatches disrupt cohesion between auditory and visual elements. As a result, the sensory palette is evocative but not fully harmonious.
- Rewatch Factor 45
When considering rewatch value, Treasure offers select moments of thematic resonance but lacks consistent engagement for repeated viewings. Emotional breakthroughs may reward a second look, yet structural unevenness and tonal shifts diminish lasting appeal. While certain visual and character moments retain their affective charge, the film’s uneven pacing limits broader replayability.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
2664 votes
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Metacritic 44 Metascore
User score 5.8
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TMDB 65% User score
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Treasure Box Office & Budget
Treasure grossed $1.7 million worldwide on a $2 million budget, 87% of what it cost. $541,578 came from the US and Canada and $1.2 million (69%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.7M
87% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $541.6K
- International
- $1.2M
- Budget
- $2M
Treasure Trailers & Videos
7 videos: 1 trailer, 3 teasers, 1 clip and 2 featurettes.
- Teaser :30 Cutdown
- Teaser :15 Cutdown
- Teaser :15 Comedy
- Clip Taxi
Treasure Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Iron Box” and “Too Many Men”.
- Also known as
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- Iron Box
- Too Many Men
- 트레저
- Voyage avec mon père
- טיול שורשים
- Kincs a múltból
- Rodinný poklad
- Моя семья
- 宝藏
- Скарб
- Palikimas
- 寶藏
+2 more Show fewer
- Treasure - Familie ist ein fremdes Land
- Tesouro
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Treasure FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Treasure, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Treasure?
Treasure runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was Treasure released?
Treasure was released on June 14, 2024.
Who directed Treasure?
Treasure was directed by Julia von Heinz.
More films by Julia von Heinz Who is in the cast of Treasure?
Treasure stars Lena Dunham as Ruth, Stephen Fry as Edek and Zbigniew Zamachowski as Stefan, among 11 credited actors.
How much did Treasure make at the box office?
Treasure grossed $1.7 million worldwide ($541,578 domestic, $1.2 million international) on a budget of $2 million.
How is Treasure rated?
Treasure has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 44 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does Treasure have a post-credit scene?
No. Treasure has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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