The Good Half
Seen it?2024 | 96 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and 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 anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved My Girl, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Renn Wheeland returns home to Cleveland for his mother's funeral. Once there, he forges new relationships while healing old ones, before confronting his problems and trying to face his grief.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 29K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Schwartzman
- Nick JonasRenn Wheeland
- Brittany SnowLeigh Wheeland
- Alexandra ShippZoey Abbot
- David ArquetteRick Barona
- Matt WalshDarren Wheeland
- Elisabeth ShueLily Wheeland
- Steve ParkFather Dan
- Ryan BergaraAndy
- Mason CufariYoung Renn
- Dee BeasnaelKim