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2023 | 119 min | Comedy, Drama, History

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (98% on Rotten Tomatoes), it drew serious awards attention and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.

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 and history buffs. If you loved Adaptation. or Lady Bird, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 59 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Two mismatched entrepreneurs – egghead innovator Mike Lazaridis and cut-throat businessman Jim Balsillie – joined forces in an endeavour that was to become a worldwide hit in little more than a decade. The story of the meteoric rise and catastrophic demise of the world's first smartphone.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.2 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Nominated for 1 Berlin award and 1 Independent Spirit Award.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $16 million worldwide on a $5 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 747K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Matt Johnson

  • Jay BaruchelMike
  • Glenn HowertonJim
  • Matt JohnsonDoug
  • Saul RubinekJohn Woodman
  • Cary ElwesCarl Yankowski
  • Rich SommerPaul Stanos
  • Michael IronsideCharles Purdy
  • Martin DonovanRick Brock
  • Michelle GirouxDara Frankel
  • SungWon ChoRitchie