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Tommy

Seen it?

1975 | 111 min | Drama, Music

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It drew serious awards attention and it's still drawing plenty of interest. 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 Better Man or Pink Floyd: The Wall, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 51 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG: scary moments, a parent's death or loss and peril. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Made in 1975: an older pace and style.

After a series of traumatic childhood events, a psychosomatically deaf, dumb and blind boy becomes a master pinball player and the object of a religious cult.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    70% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.5 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Also nominated for 2 Oscars and 2 more Golden Globes. Plus 1 other award.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $34 million worldwide on a $5 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 234K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Ken Russell

  • Oliver ReedFrank
  • Ann-MargretNora
  • Roger DaltreyTommy
  • Elton JohnThe Pinball Wizard
  • Eric ClaptonThe Preacher
  • Arthur BrownThe Priest
  • Pete TownshendHimself
  • John EntwistleHimself
  • Tina TurnerThe Acid Queen
  • Paul NicholasCousin Kevin