led by first-time actors and Hyde enjoyed the measure of intimacy and control that she had in the making of the film. Release and reception The film was released theatrically in Australia on 1 May 2014. Critical response 52 Tuesdays was met with positive reviews from critics upon its premiere at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival and earning an initial 86% critics' approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. , it has earned an 89% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Geoff Berkshire said in Variety that the film "Demonstrates a willingness to experiment that bodes well for future endeavors." David Rooney of The Hollywood Reporter in his review said "A thoughtful drama about a mother and daughter whose connection is tested as they both go through intense changes." Tom Clift of Concrete Playground gave a positive review, saying: "Honest, insightful and bravely against the grain, 52 Tuesdays is a magnificent debut for cast and filmmaker alike." Accolades References External links 52 Tuesdays at Closer Productions 2013 films 2013 drama films 2013 LGBT-related films Australian drama films Australian LGBT-related films 2010s English-language films LGBT-related drama films Films about trans men Films set in South Australia Sundance Film Festival award winners