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America's Sweethearts

Seen it?

2001 | 102 min | Comedy, Romance

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (32% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.7 out of 10 from audiences, 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 romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved It Happened One Night or The Philadelphia Story, start here.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 42 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

In the midst of a nasty public breakup of married movie stars, a studio publicist scrambles to put a cap on the escalating situation as the couple's latest film has found it's only print kidnapped by the director.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    32% on Rotten Tomatoes, 44 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.7 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $138 million worldwide on a $64 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 85K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Joe Roth

  • Julia RobertsKiki Harrison
  • Billy CrystalLee Phillips
  • John CusackEddie Thomas
  • Catherine Zeta-JonesGwen Harrison
  • Hank AzariaHector
  • Stanley TucciDave Kingman
  • Christopher WalkenHal Weidmann
  • Alan ArkinWellness Guide
  • Seth GreenDanny Wax
  • Scot ZellerDavis