Zack and Miri Make a Porno
Seen it?2008 | 102 min | Comedy, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences held it back. 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.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect sex.
Lifelong platonic friends Zack and Miri look to solve their respective cash-flow problems by making an adult film together. As the cameras roll, however, the duo begin to sense that they may have more feelings for each other than they previously thought.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
65% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$43 million worldwide on a $24 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 291K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kevin Smith
- Seth RogenZack
- Elizabeth BanksMiri
- Craig RobinsonDelaney
- Gerry BednobMr. Surya
- Edward JandaCustomer
- Nicholas LombardiTeen #1
- Chris MilanTeen #2
- Jennifer Schwalbach SmithBetsy
- Kenny HotzZack II
- Brandon RouthBobby Long