Gloria
Seen it?1980 | 122 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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 likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Donnie Brasco, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 2 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
- It picked up 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards.
When a young boy's family is killed by the mob, their tough neighbor Gloria becomes his reluctant guardian. In possession of a book that the gangsters want, the pair go on the run in New York.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Venice award: Golden Lion. Also nominated for 1 Oscar.. Plus: "Won" 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$4 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 81K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Cassavetes
- Gena RowlandsGloria Swenson
- Buck HenryJack Dawn
- Julie CarmenJeri Dawn
- John AdamesPhil Dawn
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- Jessica CastilloJoan Dawn
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