Good One
Seen it?2024 | 90 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (98% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved The Fabelmans or Walkabout, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
On a weekend backpacking trip in the Catskills, 17-year-old Sam contends with the competing egos of her father and his oldest friend.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 87 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Cannes award.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$166K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 68K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by India Donaldson
- Lily ColliasSam
- James Le GrosChris
- Danny McCarthyMatt
- Sumaya BouhbalJessie
- Diana IrvineCasey
- Sam LanierZach
- Eric YatesAndy
- Peter McNallyJake
- Julian GradyDylan
- Becca Brooks MorrinRestaurant Server