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Tuesday (2024): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending

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Tuesday is a 2024 fantasy film directed by Daina Oniunas-Pusic, starring Lola Petticrew as Tuesday, Arinzé Kene and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes and earned $760,443 worldwide. Critics gave it 69 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.

IMDb rating
5.6/10
worldwide gross
$760.4K
Echo Score
80
Metascore
69
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Tuesday (2024) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 51m (111 min)
Genre
Fantasy
Original language
English
Studio
A24
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Tuesday About?

The premise of Tuesday without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

A mother and daughter find their lives unexpectedly visited by Death, personified as a charming and talkative bird. This whimsical fantasy explores themes of mortality, loss, and the importance of family as they confront the inevitable and re-evaluate their relationship. It's a poignant story infused with humor and celebrating the beauty of life.

Tuesday Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Tuesday Cast & Characters

Lola Petticrew leads the cast as Tuesday, with Arinzé Kene as Death and Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Zora. Directed by Daina Oniunas-Pusic; 17 actors are credited in all.

Ratings

Tuesday Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Tuesday 69 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10. Our Echo Score gives it 80/100, strongest in character & emotion (90) and weakest in rewatch factor (70).

80 /100

Tuesday Echo Score Breakdown

Overall, Tuesday stands out for its nuanced performances and elegant direction, offering a thoughtful exploration of grief and acceptance. Critics often highlight the economy of its visual storytelling and Julia Louis-Dreyfuss’s vulnerable portrayal, which grounds the film’s more eccentric fantasy elements. At the same time, some viewers note intermittent pacing lulls and metaphysical detours that can disrupt narrative momentum. Ultimately, Tuesday emerges as a moving and visually composed fable whose emotional core resonates despite occasional structural unevenness.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 78

    In terms of Art & Craft, Tuesday’s direction is marked by a refined economy and precise framing that layers meaning into each scene. Critics praise the visual compositions and minimal production design, which support the narrative’s metaphorical elements. However, the shape-shifting bird and occasional visual inconsistencies introduce a slight tonal dissonance. Overall, the film maintains a cohesive aesthetic that underlines its thematic depth.

  • Character & Emotion 90

    When it comes to Character & Emotion, the film is driven by compelling performances, particularly from Julia Louis-Dreyfuss and Lola Petticrew. Reviewers note their authentic chemistry and emotional resonance, which infuse the narrative with vulnerability. While some critiques mention moments of comatose rapport, the depth of the central mother-daughter relationship consistently anchors the story. The performances deliver sustained emotional clarity throughout.

  • Story & Flow 75

    In terms of Story & Flow, Tuesday unfolds as a fable that balances grief and humor through symbolic set pieces and measured pacing. Critics highlight its originality in blending the mundane with the surreal, yet many also observe intermittent lulls and metaphysical detours that can interrupt the narrative momentum. Overall, the plot’s emotional core and thematic insight outweigh its occasional structural unevenness.

  • Sensory Experience 70

    When it comes to Sensory Experience, the film employs a restrained soundtrack and thoughtful sound design that avoid melodrama. Visual style often relies on an understated palette, punctuated by the surreal imagery of the size-shifting bird. Some reviewers find the visual effects inconsistent, and the fantasy elements may feel tonally divergent. Overall, the sensory components support the film’s metaphorical aims despite sporadic discordance.

  • Rewatch Factor 70

    In terms of Rewatch Factor, Tuesday offers rich metaphorical detail and emotional nuance that encourage repeat viewings. The film’s layered symbolism and subtle directorial choices often reveal new insights on subsequent watches. A few viewers note that the deliberate pacing may feel slow initially, yet the lingering emotional resonance and thematic depth tend to reward those who return. Overall, the picture sustains a lasting appeal.

Plot

Tuesday Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in Tuesday from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In a quiet, intimate, and almost fable-like drama, the story centers on Zora, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and her 15-year-old daughter Tuesday, Lola Petticrew, who is bound to a wheelchair and battling an incurable terminal illness. The everyday rhythm of their lives is upended when Death, taking the form of a talking, size-shifting macaw, arrives with a stark message: deliverance from pain is at hand, but it will demand an ultimate sacrifice.

Full summary

The whole story of Tuesday, scene by scene, with the ending explained

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Box office

Tuesday Box Office

Tuesday grossed $760,443 worldwide. $706,683 came from the US and Canada and $53,760 (7%) from the rest of the world.

2024 box office

Worldwide gross

$760.4K

US & Canada
$706.7K
International
$53.8K
US & Canada 93% Rest of the world 7%
Videos

Tuesday Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Tuesday.

Official Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Tuesday?

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 the name of Zora's daughter in the film?

Details

Tuesday Also Known As

14 alternative titles, including “Tuesday: El último abrazo” and “Abrazando La Vida”.

Also known as
  • Tuesday: El último abrazo
  • Abrazando La Vida
  • Tuesday (2023)
  • יום שלישי
  • سه‌شنبه
  • 튜즈데이
  • Tuesday: O Último Abraço
  • Тьюздей
  • Ayrılış
  • 星期二
  • טיוסדיי
  • ทิวส์เดย์ ดวงใจไม่หวนกลับ
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  • 終わりの鳥
  • Тюздей

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FAQ

Tuesday FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Tuesday, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Tuesday?

Tuesday runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

When was Tuesday released?

Tuesday was released on June 7, 2024.

Who directed Tuesday?

Tuesday was directed by Daina Oniunas-Pusic.

Who is in the cast of Tuesday?

Tuesday stars Lola Petticrew as Tuesday, Arinzé Kene as Death and Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Zora, among 17 credited actors.

How much did Tuesday make at the box office?

Tuesday grossed $760,443 worldwide ($706,683 domestic, $53,760 international).

How is Tuesday rated?

Tuesday has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 69 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.

Does Tuesday have a post-credit scene?

No. Tuesday has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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