The Tiger's Tail
Seen it?2006 | 107 min | Drama, Comedy, Crime
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 14% on Rotten Tomatoes and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Bad Boys, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
After a chance encounter, a Dubliner is stalked by a murderous facsimile of himself.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
14% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 12K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Boorman
- Brendan GleesonLiam O'Leary
- Kim CattrallJane O'Leary
- Ciarán HindsFather Andy
- Sinéad CusackOona O'Leary
- Sean McGinleyDeclan Murray
- Angeline BallUrsula
- Cathy BeltonSally
- Denis ConwayBertie Brennan
- Ned DennehyFelim
- Moira DeadyMaeve - Liam's Mother