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'''''The Kindness of Strangers''''' is a 2019 internationally co-produced ] film, written and directed by ]. It stars ], ], ], ], ], and ]. '''''The Kindness of Strangers''''' is a 2019 ] film written and directed by ]. The film stars ], ], ], ], and ].


It had its world premiere at the ] on February 7, 2019. It was released in the United States on February 14, 2020, by ]. ''The Kindness of Strangers'' had its world premiere at the ] on February 7, 2019, and was released in the United States on February 14, 2020, by ].

==Plot==
{{more plot|date=February 2024}}
Clara Scott lives in ] with her two sons, Anthony and Jude. Having endured an abusive marriage to her husband Richard, a police officer, Clara flees to ], taking Anthony and Jude with her under the guise of a "vacation"

In New York, Clara and the boys struggle with homelessness, often driving around in their car or relying on shoplifting to survive on the streets. They are eventually taken in by a nurse, Alice, who runs a local church and support group. Alice is a vocal supporter of homeless people, having befriended a boy named Jeff who had been fired from various employments before being evicted from his apartment.

During the night, a disoriented Jude collapses in the middle of a snowstorm storm, forcing him to be hospitalized. Clara is later taken in by ex-convict Marc, whom Anthony is hostile towards but eventually warms up to him. As it turns out, Anthony had uncovered a series of explicit crimes against women committed by Richard on his computer. With Marc's help, Clara hires a lawyer and Marc's friend John Peter to incriminate Richard. Meanwhile, Richard beats his father with a phone when he refuses to help him. Richard is later found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment.

Despite having finally returned home, Jude's relationship with his mother is strained due to their time on the streets but eventually forgives her. As the film ends, Jeff is able to secure a job at a restaurant run by Marc's employer Timofrey.


==Cast== ==Cast==
* ] as Alice * ] as Clara Scott
* ] as Marc * ] as Marc
* ] as Clara * ] as Richard Scott
* ] as Timofey * ] as Alice
* ] as Jeff * ] as Jeff
* ] as Timofey
* ] as John Peter * ] as John Peter
* Jack Fulton as Anthony Scott
* Finlay Wojtak-Hissong as Jude Scott
* Nicolaj Kopernikus as Sergei
* ] as Laundry Worker #1


==Production== ==Production==
In February 2017, it was announced ] would direct the film, from a screenplay she wrote, with ], ], Apollo Media, Creative Alliance, Strada Films, Telefilm Canada, Danish Film Institute, Nadcon, D'Artaganan and ] serving as producers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nordiskfilmogtvfond.com/news/stories/lone-scherfigs-secrets-from-the-russian-tea-room-receives-funding|title=Lone Scherfig’s Secrets from the Russian Tea Room receives Funding|website=Norsidk Film|first=Annika|last=Pham|date=February 2, 2017|accessdate=March 26, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2017/film/festivals/qa-lone-scherfig-danish-writer-director-an-education-1201978207/|title=Goteborg: ‘An Education’s’ Lone Scherfig on ‘Their Finest,’ the U.K. Film Industry, Entering Other Worlds|website=]|first=Jorn|last=Rossing Jessen|date=February 4, 2018|accessdate=March 26, 2018}}</ref> In February 2018, ], ] and ] joined the cast of the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/02/lone-scherfig-drama-hbo-europe-hacker-drama-strange-but-true-us-deal-berlin-briefs-1202291199/|title=Lone Scherfig Drama; HBO Europe Hacker Drama; ‘Strange But True’ US Deal – Berlin Briefs|website=]|first=Peter|last=White|date=February 16, 2018|accessdate=March 26, 2018}}</ref> In March 2018, ], ] and ] joined the cast of the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/03/bill-nighy-caleb-landry-jones-jay-baruchel-join-lone-scherfig-drama-shooting-toronto-1202354637/|title=Bill Nighy, Caleb Landry Jones & Jay Baruchel Join Lone Scherfig Drama, Shoot Underway In Toronto|website=]|first=Andreas|last=Wiseman|date=March 28, 2018|accessdate=March 28, 2018}}</ref> In September 2018, it was announced the title was ''The Kindness of Strangers''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2018/film/global/first-look-lone-scherfig-the-kindness-of-strangers-1202925948/|title=First Look at Lone Scherfig’s ‘The Kindness of Strangers’ (EXCLUSIVE)|website=]|first=Leo|last=Barraclough|date=September 6, 2018|accessdate=September 6, 2018}}</ref> In February 2017, it was announced ] would direct the film, from a screenplay she wrote, with ], ], Apollo Media, Creative Alliance, Strada Films, Telefilm Canada, Danish Film Institute, Nadcon, D'Artaganan, and ] serving as producers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nordiskfilmogtvfond.com/news/stories/lone-scherfigs-secrets-from-the-russian-tea-room-receives-funding|title=Lone Scherfig's Secrets from the Russian Tea Room receives Funding|website=Norsidk Film|first=Annika|last=Pham|date=February 2, 2017|access-date=March 26, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2017/film/festivals/qa-lone-scherfig-danish-writer-director-an-education-1201978207/|title=Goteborg: 'An Education's' Lone Scherfig on 'Their Finest,' the U.K. Film Industry, Entering Other Worlds|website=]|first=Jorn|last=Rossing Jessen|date=February 4, 2018|access-date=March 26, 2018}}</ref> In February 2018, ], ], and ] joined the cast of the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/02/lone-scherfig-drama-hbo-europe-hacker-drama-strange-but-true-us-deal-berlin-briefs-1202291199/|title=Lone Scherfig Drama; HBO Europe Hacker Drama; 'Strange But True' US Deal – Berlin Briefs|website=]|first=Peter|last=White|date=February 16, 2018|access-date=March 26, 2018}}</ref> In March 2018, ], ], and ] joined the cast of the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/03/bill-nighy-caleb-landry-jones-jay-baruchel-join-lone-scherfig-drama-shooting-toronto-1202354637/|title=Bill Nighy, Caleb Landry Jones & Jay Baruchel Join Lone Scherfig Drama, Shoot Underway In Toronto|website=]|first=Andreas|last=Wiseman|date=March 28, 2018|access-date=March 28, 2018}}</ref> In September 2018, it was announced the title was ''The Kindness of Strangers''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2018/film/global/first-look-lone-scherfig-the-kindness-of-strangers-1202925948/|title=First Look at Lone Scherfig's 'The Kindness of Strangers' (EXCLUSIVE)|website=]|first=Leo|last=Barraclough|date=September 6, 2018|access-date=September 6, 2018}}</ref>


===Filming=== ===Filming===
] began in March 2018, and took place in ], Canada, ], and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cphfilmfund.com/en/international-stellar-cast-sign-on-to-awardwining-director-lone-scherfigs-new-film/|title=INTERNATIONAL STELLAR CAST SIGN ON TO AWARDWINING DIRECTOR LONE SCHERFIG’S NEW FILM|website=Copenhagen Film Fund|first=Liv|last=Saalbach Holse|date=February 19, 2018|accessdate=March 26, 2018}}</ref> ] began in March 2018, and took place in ], Canada, ], and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cphfilmfund.com/en/international-stellar-cast-sign-on-to-awardwining-director-lone-scherfigs-new-film/|title=International Stellar Cast Sign on to Awardwining Director Lone Scherfig's New Film|website=Copenhagen Film Fund|first=Liv|last=Saalbach Holse|date=February 19, 2018|access-date=March 26, 2018}}</ref>


==Release== ==Release==
It had its world premiere at the ] on February 7, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/12/berlin-2019-lone-scherfigs-the-kindness-of-strangers-zoe-kazan-1202515014/|title=Berlin 2019: Lone Scherfig’s ‘The Kindness Of Strangers’ To Open Festival|website=]|first=Andreas|last=Wiseman|date=December 6, 2018|accessdate=December 6, 2018}}</ref> It was released in the United States on February 14, 2020, by ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.firstshowing.net/2020/zoe-kazan-leads-another-us-trailer-for-the-kindness-of-strangers/|title=Zoe Kazan Leads the Official US Trailer for 'The Kindness of Strangers'|website=FirstShowing.net|first=Alex|last=Billington|date=January 13, 2020|accessdate=January 13, 2020}}</ref> It had its world premiere at the ] on February 7, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/12/berlin-2019-lone-scherfigs-the-kindness-of-strangers-zoe-kazan-1202515014/|title=Berlin 2019: Lone Scherfig's 'The Kindness Of Strangers' To Open Festival|website=]|first=Andreas|last=Wiseman|date=December 6, 2018|access-date=December 6, 2018}}</ref> It was released in the United States on February 14, 2020, by ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.firstshowing.net/2020/zoe-kazan-leads-another-us-trailer-for-the-kindness-of-strangers/|title=Zoe Kazan Leads the Official US Trailer for 'The Kindness of Strangers'|website=FirstShowing.net|first=Alex|last=Billington|date=January 13, 2020|access-date=January 13, 2020}}</ref>


==Reception== ==Reception==
According to the ] website ], 18% of critics have given the film a positive review based on 28 reviews, with an ] of 4.40/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "A talented onscreen ensemble is done no favors by ''The Kindness of Strangers'', which searches for meaning and comes up empty."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_kindness_of_strangers_2019 |title=The Kindness of Strangers (2020) |website=] |publisher=]|accessdate=December 26, 2020}}</ref> ] reports a score of 32 out of 100 based on 11 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/the-kindness-of-strangers|title=The Kindness of Strangers Reviews|website=]|publisher=]|accessdate=January 19, 2020}}</ref> According to the ] website ], {{RT data|score}} of critics have given the film a positive review based on {{RT data|count}} reviews, with an average rating of {{RT data|average}}. The site's critical consensus reads, "A talented onscreen ensemble is done no favors by ''The Kindness of Strangers'', which searches for meaning and comes up empty."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_kindness_of_strangers_2019|title=The Kindness of Strangers (2019)|website=]|publisher=]|access-date={{RT data|access date}}}}</ref> ] reports a score of 32 out of 100 based on 11 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/the-kindness-of-strangers|title=The Kindness of Strangers Reviews|website=]|publisher=]|access-date=January 19, 2020}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 21:37, 26 August 2024

2019 film
The Kindness of Strangers
Theatrical release poster
Directed byLone Scherfig
Written byLone Scherfig
Produced by
  • Marlene Blenkov
  • Sandra Cunningham
Starring
CinematographySebastian Blenkov
Edited byCam McLauchlin
Music byAndrew Lockington
Production
companies
Distributed by
Release dates
  • February 7, 2019 (2019-02-07) (Berlin)
  • December 6, 2019 (2019-12-06) (Canada)
  • February 14, 2020 (2020-02-14) (United States)
Running time116 minutes
Countries
  • Canada
  • France
  • Germany
  • Sweden
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$129,603

The Kindness of Strangers is a 2019 drama film written and directed by Lone Scherfig. The film stars Zoe Kazan, Tahar Rahim, Esben Smed, Andrea Riseborough, and Caleb Landry Jones.

The Kindness of Strangers had its world premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival on February 7, 2019, and was released in the United States on February 14, 2020, by Vertical Entertainment.

Plot

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Clara Scott lives in Buffalo, New York with her two sons, Anthony and Jude. Having endured an abusive marriage to her husband Richard, a police officer, Clara flees to New York City, taking Anthony and Jude with her under the guise of a "vacation"

In New York, Clara and the boys struggle with homelessness, often driving around in their car or relying on shoplifting to survive on the streets. They are eventually taken in by a nurse, Alice, who runs a local church and support group. Alice is a vocal supporter of homeless people, having befriended a boy named Jeff who had been fired from various employments before being evicted from his apartment.

During the night, a disoriented Jude collapses in the middle of a snowstorm storm, forcing him to be hospitalized. Clara is later taken in by ex-convict Marc, whom Anthony is hostile towards but eventually warms up to him. As it turns out, Anthony had uncovered a series of explicit crimes against women committed by Richard on his computer. With Marc's help, Clara hires a lawyer and Marc's friend John Peter to incriminate Richard. Meanwhile, Richard beats his father with a phone when he refuses to help him. Richard is later found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment.

Despite having finally returned home, Jude's relationship with his mother is strained due to their time on the streets but eventually forgives her. As the film ends, Jeff is able to secure a job at a restaurant run by Marc's employer Timofrey.

Cast

Production

In February 2017, it was announced Lone Scherfig would direct the film, from a screenplay she wrote, with HanWay Films, Ingenious Media, Apollo Media, Creative Alliance, Strada Films, Telefilm Canada, Danish Film Institute, Nadcon, D'Artaganan, and Entertainment One serving as producers. In February 2018, Andrea Riseborough, Tahar Rahim, and Zoe Kazan joined the cast of the film. In March 2018, Bill Nighy, Caleb Landry Jones, and Jay Baruchel joined the cast of the film. In September 2018, it was announced the title was The Kindness of Strangers.

Filming

Principal photography began in March 2018, and took place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, New York City, and Copenhagen, Denmark.

Release

It had its world premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival on February 7, 2019. It was released in the United States on February 14, 2020, by Vertical Entertainment.

Reception

According to the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 31% of critics have given the film a positive review based on 36 reviews, with an average rating of 4.3/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "A talented onscreen ensemble is done no favors by The Kindness of Strangers, which searches for meaning and comes up empty." Metacritic reports a score of 32 out of 100 based on 11 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews".

References

  1. "The Kindness of Strangers (15)". BBFC. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
  2. "The Kindness of Strangers (2019)". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  3. Pham, Annika (February 2, 2017). "Lone Scherfig's Secrets from the Russian Tea Room receives Funding". Norsidk Film. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
  4. Rossing Jessen, Jorn (February 4, 2018). "Goteborg: 'An Education's' Lone Scherfig on 'Their Finest,' the U.K. Film Industry, Entering Other Worlds". Variety. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
  5. White, Peter (February 16, 2018). "Lone Scherfig Drama; HBO Europe Hacker Drama; 'Strange But True' US Deal – Berlin Briefs". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
  6. Wiseman, Andreas (March 28, 2018). "Bill Nighy, Caleb Landry Jones & Jay Baruchel Join Lone Scherfig Drama, Shoot Underway In Toronto". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  7. Barraclough, Leo (September 6, 2018). "First Look at Lone Scherfig's 'The Kindness of Strangers' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved September 6, 2018.
  8. Saalbach Holse, Liv (February 19, 2018). "International Stellar Cast Sign on to Awardwining Director Lone Scherfig's New Film". Copenhagen Film Fund. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
  9. Wiseman, Andreas (December 6, 2018). "Berlin 2019: Lone Scherfig's 'The Kindness Of Strangers' To Open Festival". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  10. Billington, Alex (January 13, 2020). "Zoe Kazan Leads the Official US Trailer for 'The Kindness of Strangers'". FirstShowing.net. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
  11. "The Kindness of Strangers (2019)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  12. "The Kindness of Strangers Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved January 19, 2020.

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Films directed by Lone Scherfig
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