Emmy nominee Margaret Qualley (Maid) and Christopher Abbott (Possessor) lead this confined cat-n-mouse thriller set in a claustrophobic hotel room,...
Emmy nominee Margaret Qualley (Maid) and Christopher Abbott (Possessor) lead this confined cat-n-mouse thriller set in a claustrophobic hotel room, where the heir to a hotel empire and the dominatrix who has primed him for success become locked in a battle of wits and wills as he tries to end his relationship with her.
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Dynamic and deeply entertaining
The kind of single location, two person set-piece that could easily befit a stage play, and also a fun, sexy screwball comedy. Thanks to dynamic and deeply entertaining performances from Margeret Qualley and Christopher Abbott, Sanctuary shines as a piece of sharp, saucy and surprisingly charming cinema.
88 %91 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
86 %616 reviewsAudience score rating
"A twisty, surprisingly heartfelt battle of wills."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood Reporter"Terrifically nasty..."
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Variety
Variety"Funny, edgy, weird and always intriguing."
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NPR
NPR"There is a lot to love about this new, sick take on the sex comedy."
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Slash Film
Slash Film"A long, boring argument between two idiots..."
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San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco Chronicle"Sleek, irresistible..."
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Film School Rejects
Film School Rejects"A salaciously enjoyable slice of snack-sized fun..."
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IndieWire
IndieWire"A formally impressive and taut erotic thriller..."
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Paste
Paste"A maniacal masterclass of acting from Abbott and Qualley."
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Collider
Collider"As faux as phony can be."
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The Washington Post
The Washington Post"Exquisite..."
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Austin Chronicle
Austin Chronicle"If you’re someone who regularly bemoans the dearth of movies for adults, then take heart: Sanctuary is here for you."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"A theatrical story told in a purposefully and self-consciously theatrical manner."
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Slant Magazine
Slant Magazine"Despite the imperfections within Bloomberg’s screenplay, Abbott and Qualley sell the hell out of it..."
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Little White Lies
Little White LiesSanctuary (2023) | Details
- Rating
- MA15+, Strong sexual themes
- Runtime
- 96
- Genre
- Drama, Thriller
- Country of origin
- USA
