Submission

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Submission

R,

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.

Critics Consensus

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

Mar 20, 2018

3/4

A seriously considered film brimming with ideas worth examining.

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Adam Graham

Detroit News

Mar 9, 2018

B-

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.

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Sheri Linden

Los Angeles Times

Mar 8, 2018

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.

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

Jul 31, 2025

3/5

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

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Daniel Howat

Next Best Picture

May 19, 2022

6/10

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.

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David Walsh

World Socialist Web Site

Feb 11, 2021

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

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Han L

Apr 13, 2019

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

Albus S

Nov 3, 2018

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.

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Hermione W

Jul 26, 2018

pretty ok, typical script

Hermione R

Jul 17, 2018

I bought the film at my local Walmart after first seeing the trailer & synopsis online. I instantly was intrigued because I'm a huge fan of literature writing films. This reminded me of "Shattered Glass" at first glance so I convinced myself to buy it upon release date. I watched it and immediately got wrapped up in the character's motives and purpose. The movie didn't go as I expected during the middle of the film which I appreciated it not being predictable. This covers a very raw and real problematic topic with the relationship of teacher & student that this needs to be addressed. I personally really enjoyed this film and it had it's quirky funny moments, but focused more so on the quarrels on being involved in a student's life. I throughly enjoyed this work and I look forward to more films from this director/producer in the future

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Leia G

Jul 17, 2018

Great movie it was very suspenseful. Kept us at the edge of our seats until the end.

Albus S

Jul 9, 2018

Absolutely loved the movie!

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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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