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Welcome (2010): Ratings & Box Office

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Welcome is a 2010 drama directed by Philippe Lioret. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes and earned $13.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and 61 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
87%
worldwide gross
$13.6M
Metascore
61
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Welcome (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 50m (110 min)
Director
Philippe Lioret
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Welcome About?

The premise of Welcome without spoilers.

Bilal, a determined 17-year-old Kurdish refugee, continues his difficult journey to be reunited with his family in England. Facing yet another obstacle, he makes the daring decision to swim across the English Channel. Along the way, he encounters Simon, a middle-aged swimming instructor struggling with his own personal challenges. Simon agrees to mentor Bilal, hoping to find redemption and a renewed sense of purpose through the connection.

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Crew

The Director of Welcome

Directed by Philippe Lioret.

From the director

More from Philippe Lioret

More films directed by Philippe Lioret: Sixteen, Paris-Brest, A Kid and All Our Desires.

Full filmography
Ratings

Welcome Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Welcome 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and 61 on Metacritic.

Box office

Welcome Box Office

Welcome grossed $13.6 million worldwide.

2010 box office

Worldwide gross

$13.6M

International
$13.6M
Cars

Cars in Welcome

23 cars on screen, including the 1998 Renault Clio 2 and the 1995 Scania 4-Series.

All 23 cars
  • 1998 Renault Clio 2 in Welcome 1998 Renault Clio 2 Important role
  • 1995 Scania 4-Series in Welcome 1995 Scania 4-Series Important role
  • 1981 Fiat Daily in Welcome 1981 Fiat Daily Minor role
  • 1994 Peugeot Boxer in Welcome 1994 Peugeot Boxer Minor role
Details

Welcome Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “Welcome - Grenze der Hoffnung” and “بەخێربێیت”.

Also known as
  • Welcome - Grenze der Hoffnung
  • بەخێربێیت
  • Welcome - Bem-Vindo
  • 非法入境
  • Добро пожаловать
  • וולקאם
  • 君を想って海をゆく
  • Добре дошли
  • 웰컴
  • Ласкаво просимо
  • Bem-vindo

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FAQ

Welcome FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Welcome?

Welcome runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

When was Welcome released?

Welcome was released on May 7, 2010.

Who directed Welcome?

Welcome was directed by Philippe Lioret.

More films by Philippe Lioret

How much did Welcome make at the box office?

Welcome grossed $13.6 million worldwide.

How is Welcome rated?

Welcome has 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic and 79% on TMDB.

Does Welcome have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Welcome in?

The original language of Welcome is French.

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