Appropriate Adult
Season 1 Premiere:
Sep 4, 2011
Metascore
Generally Favorable
77
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Mixed or Average
5.8
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Dec 9, 2011
83
The movie goes on a bit too long, but it makes up for it with finely tuned performances.
Dec 9, 2011
80
Well made and never boring--the director is Julian Jarrold ("Becoming Jane")--Appropriate Adult is a first-class example of what British filmmakers do well when they are not trying to look like American filmmakers.
Dec 9, 2011
80
Appropriate Adult is a psychologically harrowing character study of emotional manipulation against a backdrop of utter depravity.
Dec 8, 2011
80
Appropriate Adult will hardly be everyone's cup of tea (or coffee), but it's such a formidable showcase for its leads as to merit the opportunity to reach a discriminating audience.
Dec 9, 2011
70
Ultimately it's a fairly standard TV movie, if an overly long one, ending on a note of sentimental affirmation and, luckily, offering one outstanding central performance.
Dec 9, 2011
70
A gripping tale of police investigation and a criminal's mischief-making.
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Mixed or Average
5.8
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Sep 18, 2025
8
Emily Watson is superb as the appointed appropriate adult. Dominic West captures the haunting pub friendliness of Fred West, which masks the absolute horror for his crimes.
Sep 1, 2020
0
so annoying. Terrible portrayal of women. No woman would act like that come on. Awful.
Production Company:
- ITV - Independent Television
Initial Release Date:Sep 4, 2011
Number of seasons:1 Season
Awards
Golden Globes, USA
• 1 Nomination
BAFTA Awards
• 4 Wins & 8 Nominations
Royal Television Society, UK
• 4 Wins & 5 Nominations
