Bad Timing
Seen it?1982 | 24 min | Drama, Adventure, Family, Comedy
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
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, adventure fans and families. If you loved Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret., start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 24 min.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
Nancy Savoca’s second student film follows two twelve-year olds, Bobby (Joey D’Arelli) and Denise (Kelly Cinnante) who run away to Hollywood. They land at an open mic night in a New Jersey bar where Bobby’s aunt and uncle (once aspiring actors) lay out the realities of life as a working actor. The film was inspired by performers Savoca met while making her first student film, most notably William DaPrato. Filled with wry humor and quiet revelations about the pursuit of artistic dreams, Bad Timing also features Marianne Leone and the on-screen debut of future Academy Award winner Chris Cooper.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
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- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Nancy Savoca
- Kelly CinnanteDenise
- Marianne Leone CooperCarol
- Chris CooperEddie
- Dale CarmanComedian Scott Oliver
- Joey D'ArelliBobby
- Danny FasolinoEmcee
- Marta FensoreDenise's Mother
- Tom LemmeHeckler
- Mary PortserSinger Julie Dey
- Louise SalisDenise's Mother (voice)