A Day and a Half

2023

1h 34m

Mystery & Thriller

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71%

7 Reviews

Tomatometer

59%

Fewer than 50 Ratings

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In a desperate bid to reunite with his daughter, an armed man bursts into the medical center where his estranged wife works and kidnaps her.

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Josef E G

I signed on to view the movie not knowing what to expect. I was so impressed with the story line, but most importantly, I was moved by the character "Antan" and how well actor Alexes Manvelov portrayed just how the character felt with his facial feature that expressed so well, the silent pain the character was feeling. He was relentless in showing the character's pain, his quick decision making, etc., never once feeling like giving up, until he made the move to allow his family to have a better life that he could not give them. Great Acting for all those involved in the making of a great story.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/10/24

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Luis M. D

Realism is the best thing one could say about this film. There is some tension in the plot but nothing unusual —not the kind you would expect from a hostage taking situation. Even at times the narrative seems more melodramatic than suspenseful. But nothing is particularly offensive either —no excessive violence, no illogical turns. There's a political edge in the story involving an immigrant man in Sweden but fortunately there's no attempt to politicize or manipulate the narrative. Safe to watch although nothing extraordinary.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

12/02/23

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Sreenivas G

I recently viewed the movie "A Day and a Half," and it stands out as one of the best films I've seen lately, serving as a reflection of current-day situations. The movie adeptly portrays the complexities of interpersonal relationships, illustrating how couples often misinterpret each other. The affection a mother provides is irreplaceable by any other form of love and the film beautifully captures a father's deep love and emotional connection with his children.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/18/23

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jwcdood

Interesting, tense and realistic flick about a seriously FUBARed marriage — there's a lot of us these days and it really makes ya think. The ending is somewhat anticlimactic, but that's not a bad thing. Glad I watched it.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/05/23

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SAYAM SAGAR S

Best thought , A man is trying to everything to get back family who has nothing else.. family is very important .... movie realistic.. character displays real and genuine , Arthur character is more impressive.. lucas character is brave , honest and humble ... mother character is impressive also.... In the last , i felt i was crying.. Overall very good movie thats why my review is 5 star out of 5.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/01/23

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Sarah A

A good twist on a hostage situation. I really enjoyed the human element in this film. You find yourself routing for the main guy whose in-laws have been racist towards him.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/18/23

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Fares Fares

Director

Fares Fares

Lukas

Alexej Manvelov

Artan

Alma Pöysti

Louise

Stina Ekblad

Wanja

Annika Hallin

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Wade Major

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You think you know where all the moral dividing lines are in this car, but you don't because they keep shifting.

Oct 3, 2023

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Daniel Rester

Willamette Week

[A] banal hostage thriller.

Rated: 2/4

Sep 15, 2023

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Juan Pablo Russo

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With an appropriate rhythm that doesn't fall into brusque chase sequences or twists, A Day and A Half distances itself from Hollywood conventions and digs into the complexity of human relationships and motivations behind actions. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 7/10

Sep 12, 2023

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Roger Moore

Movie Nation

The immigrant subject matter hints at a story with a political edge. And the film’s brevity suggests a taut, quick thriller with steadily rising suspense. But our co-writer director and star doesn’t let things play out that way.

Rated: 1.5/4

Sep 8, 2023

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Charles Hartford

But Why Tho? A Geek Community

A Day and a Half delivers an emotional story that plays with the viewer’s pre-conceived notions of a situation as it draws them into its moving and intricate narrative.

Rated: 8/10

Sep 7, 2023

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Brian Costello

Common Sense Media

But, like so much about A Day and a Half, the story and characters defy expectations, and each revelation to the characters and the story is as satisfying as it is entertaining, showing that action movies really don't have to be so typically mindless.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 6, 2023

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Synopsis

In a desperate bid to reunite with his daughter, an armed man bursts into the medical center where his estranged wife works and kidnaps her.

Director: Fares Fares
Producer: Johan Hedman
Screenwriter: Fares Fares, Peter Smirnakos
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Warner Bros.
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: Swedish
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 1, 2023
Runtime: 1h 34m

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