Submission

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Submission

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2018

1h 46m

Drama

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A well-respected professor who is a celebrated novelist and loving husband loses himself when he becomes obsessed with an ambitious and talented student.

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It's thoughtful and well-acted, but Submission falls frustratingly short in its attempt to offer insightful commentary through its timely premise.

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Rex Reed

Observer

A seriously considered film brimming with ideas worth examining.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 20, 2018

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Adam Graham

Detroit News

Tucci and Timlin are both quite good in their roles, and writer-director Richard Levine (adapting Francine Prose's 2000 novel "Blue Angel") does an excellent job of slowly escalating the pair's relationship.

Rated: B-

Mar 9, 2018

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Sheri Linden

Los Angeles Times

Honoring the primacy of language for his characters, Levine deftly reveals the ways they wield it to seduce, attack, manipulate, repress and, occasionally, to communicate.

Mar 8, 2018

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

"Submission" escalates a shameful tailspin of risks that are never outweighed by the rewards.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 31, 2025

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Daniel Howat

Next Best Picture

Submission keeps the audience engaged with a slight but well-told story, it just might leave you wanting a little bit more. It’s still a respectable film on its own but rarely digs deep enough into this complex issue to have anything surprising to say.

Rated: 6/10

May 19, 2022

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David Walsh

World Socialist Web Site

For its intelligence and clear-eyed approach to things, Submission is worth viewing.

Feb 11, 2021

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Elizabeth W

Great film. Funny and sad at the same time, and fantastic performance by Stanley Tucci as a careworn teacher flattered by the attention of his attractive young student.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/16/24

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Audience Member

Didn't really enjoy this one as it just seemed to drag on without any real content or climaxes along the way until the final 15 minutes of the movie when the obvious happens which we knew from the outset.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Rich S

Expected more from Tucci in both choosing this character to play and in his character's choices. It's a pretty lame take on an old theme. There's nothing real bad about Submission, but nothing enjoyable about it, either.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

06/30/20

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Audience Member

Horrible acting, editing and plot line

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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Audience Member

I really enjoyed Stanley Tucci's performance but was however quite disappointed by the end.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/23/23

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Audience Member

A cautionary tale that the #MeToo movement should be alert to. Guarding against sexual harassment can become over zealous. Watch with 1930's The Blue Angel.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Synopsis

A well-respected professor who is a celebrated novelist and loving husband loses himself when he becomes obsessed with an ambitious and talented student.

Director: Richard Levine
Producer: Wren Arthur, Jared Goldman
Screenwriter: Richard Levine
Distributor: Great Point Media
Production Co: Mighty Engine
Rating: R (Sexual Content|Nudity|Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 2, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 3, 2018
Runtime: 1h 46m

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