He Was a Quiet Man
Seen it?2007 | 95 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz, 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 romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Garden State or The Lobster, start here.
- The mood
- Darkly funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
An unhinged office worker who planned to go on a shooting spree at his workplace struggles with his newfound status as a hero after he ends up stopping a shooting spree instead.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 39K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Frank A. Cappello
- Christian SlaterBob Maconel
- Elisha CuthbertVenessa Parks
- William H. MacyGene Shelby
- Sascha KnopfPaula Metzler
- John GulagerGoldie / Maurice Gregory
- Jamison JonesScott Harper
- Michael DeLuiseDetective Soreson
- K.C. RamseyJackson
- Anzu LawsonNancy Felt
- David WellsRalf Coleman