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      R Released May 19, 2023 1 hr. 36 min. Comedy Drama Mystery & Thriller TRAILER for Sanctuary: Trailer 1 List
      88% 91 Reviews Tomatometer 86% 500+ Ratings Audience Score 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. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Mar 19 Buy Now

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

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review Sandy The whole move took place in one room Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 06/12/23 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Randy No suspense at all. Silly storyline. A waste of 2 hours and 100!! Rated 2 out of 5 stars 06/06/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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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 Full Review Ty Burr Ty Burr's Watch List 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 Full Review Tim Cogshell FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) It's exquisite... Very sophisticated, and not very much about sex, either. Jun 6, 2023 Full Review 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 Full Review Matt Pais MattPais.com Plays mental pinball and sexual chess and psychological sudoku set to expert. Rated: A Dec 13, 2023 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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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
      Executive Producer
      Carole Baraton, Micah Bloomberg, Elizaveta Chalenko, Yohann Comte, Margaret Qualley, Kyle Martin, Pierre Mazars
      Screenwriter
      Micah Bloomberg
      Distributor
      NEON
      Production Co
      Rumble Films (II), Charades, Mosaic Films, Hype Studios, Universal Cinema
      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
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