Sanctuary

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Sanctuary

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Released May 19, 2023

1h 36m

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Set over the course of one night in a single hotel room, "Sanctuary" tells the story of a dominatrix (Margaret Qualley) and Hal (Christopher Abbott), her wealthy client. About to inherit his late father's position and fortune, Hal tries to end their relationship, but when his attempt to cut ties backfires, disaster ensues.

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Critics Consensus

Revolving around outstanding performances from Margaret Qualley and Christopher Abbott, Sanctuary confounds expectations with élan.

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

Director Zachary Wigon’s Sanctuary is trying very hard to be both thrilling and erotic, but all that comes through is the effort. Just watching is exhausting.

Rated: 2.5/5

Aug 17, 2023

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Ty Burr

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It’s a love story, sort of, and whatever limitations are set by the location are obliterated by the performances.

Rated: 3/4

Jun 9, 2023

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

It's exquisite... Very sophisticated, and not very much about sex, either.

Jun 6, 2023

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Robert Roten

Laramie Movie Scope

This dark claustrophobic comedy, confined largely to just two people in one closed space, is not only hampered by these limitations, but even more so by the fact that these two people are really, really annoying.

Rated: C

Jan 24, 2024

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Matt Pais

MattPais.com

Plays mental pinball and sexual chess and psychological sudoku set to expert.

Rated: A

Dec 13, 2023

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Alex Papaioannou

InSession Film

Sanctuary is able to bring its viewer on a wild ride that will leave you with a devilish smile until the very end.

Rated: B-

Oct 30, 2023

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Chris

Although almost nothing happens besides two people talking, the two lead's palpable chemistry creates a steamy entertaining ride. The artistic production and witty script elevates it even more.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/19/23

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Mr. Hollywood

Not as much fun as it couldve been and it turned into a ridiculous nothing burger. Stream it, its all its worth.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

06/15/23

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Sandy

The whole move took place in one room

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

06/12/23

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RICK K

It started out feeling a bit like an SNL satire, and then honed in and clarified who the two characters really were, their needs and their deeper feelings. Some review had called it a Rom-Com, which I couldn't see at the start but which was in fact very apt. We enjoyed it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/11/23

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Turd Ferguson

it all depends on how you watch the movie. if you watch it as a quirky little weirdo love story it's a very good.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/07/23

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Randy

No suspense at all. Silly storyline. A waste of 2 hours and 100!!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

06/06/23

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Synopsis

Set over the course of one night in a single hotel room, "Sanctuary" tells the story of a dominatrix (Margaret Qualley) and Hal (Christopher Abbott), her wealthy client. About to inherit his late father's position and fortune, Hal tries to end their relationship, but when his attempt to cut ties backfires, disaster ensues.

Director: Zachary Wigon
Producer: Pavel Burian, David Lancaster, Ilya Stewart, Stephanie Wilcox
Screenwriter: Micah Bloomberg
Distributor: NEON
Production Co: Rumble Films (II), Universal Cinema, Charades, Mosaic Films, Hype Studios
Rating: R (Sexual Content and Language)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 19, 2023, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA): $530.8K
Runtime: 1h 36m

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