Hoffa
Seen it?1992 | 140 min | Crime, History, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (52% on Rotten Tomatoes), 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 history buffs. If you loved The Irishman or The Untouchables, start here.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 20 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A portrait of union leader James R. Hoffa, as seen through the eyes of his friend, Bobby Ciaro. The film follows Hoffa through his countless battles with the RTA and President Roosevelt.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
52% on Rotten Tomatoes, 50 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 2 Oscars.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 109K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Danny DeVito
- Jack NicholsonJames R. 'Jimmy' Hoffa
- Danny DeVitoBobby Ciaro
- Armand AssanteCarol D'Allesandro
- J.T. WalshFrank Fitzsimmons
- John C. ReillyPete Connelly
- Natalija NogulichJo Hoffa
- Kevin CrowleyReporter
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