@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
National Theatre Live: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Christopher, fifteen years old, has an extraordinary brain – exceptional at maths while ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. When he falls under suspicion of killing Mrs Shears' dog Wellington, he records each fact about the event in the book he is writing to solve the mystery of the murder. But his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a frightening journey that upturns his world.
Quick Stats
9.6
TMDB Rating
5
Votes
2h 21m
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Key Crew
DirectorBong Joon-ho
WriterPark Chan-wook
CinematographyDavid Lynch
ComposerLuca Guadagnino
EditorAri Aster
Produced by
National Theatre
Where to Watch
Streaming
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
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Daniel Phoenix
The Woman in Red
F
Frances Nyong'o
Solomon
K
Keanu Pitt
Iris
N
Natalie Robbie
The Colonel
T
Tom Chalamet
The Stranger
S
Saoirse Coleman
Detective Hale
O
Oscar Fassbender
Elena
C
Cate Davis
The Editor
M
Mahershala Kaluuya
Jude
F
Florence McDormand
Anna
