I Used to Be Famous
Seen it?2022 | 104 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Whiplash or Sound of Metal, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A former boy band star unexpectedly gets a second shot at success when he forms a bond with a gifted young drummer.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- 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 impactBelow par
About 33K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Eddie Sternberg
- Ed SkreinVince
- Eleanor MatsuuraAmber
- Eoin MackenAustin
- Kurt EgyiawanDia
- Neil StukeDennis
- Racheal OforiMel
- Leo LongStevie
- Lorraine AshbourneCheryl
- Stanley MorganVince (age 19)
- Lee NevillePriest (uncredited)