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Me and Orson Welles

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2008 | 114 min | Drama, History, Comedy

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss. 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 and history buffs. If you loved Gangs of New York or Schindler's List, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 54 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

New York, 1937. A teenager hired to star in Orson Welles' production of Julius Caesar becomes attracted to a career-driven production assistant.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.4 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $2 million worldwide on a $25 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 52K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Richard Linklater

  • Zac EfronRichard Samuels
  • Christian McKayOrson Welles
  • Claire DanesSonja Jones
  • Ben ChaplinGeorge Coulouris
  • Zoe KazanGretta Alder
  • Eddie MarsanJohn Houseman
  • Kelly ReillyMuriel Brassler
  • James TupperJoseph Cotten
  • Leo BillNorman Lloyd
  • Patrick KennedyGrover Burgess