Cadillac Man
Seen it?1990 | 97 min | Comedy, Drama, Crime
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (58% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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 Fargo or Collateral, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Joe's a car salesman with a problem—he has two days to sell 12 cars or he loses his job. This would be a difficult task at the best of times but Joe has to contend with his girlfriends (he's two-timing), a missing teenage daughter and an ex-wife.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
58% on Rotten Tomatoes, 50 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$28 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 56K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Roger Donaldson
- Robin WilliamsJoey O'Brien
- Tim RobbinsLarry
- Pamela ReedTina
- Fran DrescherJoy Munchack
- Zack NormanHarry Munchack
- Lori PettyLila
- Annabella SciorraDonna
- Paul GuilfoyleLittle Jack Turgeon
- Bill NelsonBig Jack Turgeon
- Eddie JonesBenny