The Brass Teapot
Seen it?2012 | 100 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (31% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.1 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 anyone who likes to be kept guessing, anyone who wants a laugh and fantasy fans. If you loved Novocaine, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
When a couple discovers that a brass teapot makes them money whenever they hurt themselves, they must come to terms with how far they are willing to go.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
31% on Rotten Tomatoes, 43 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 33K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ramaa Mosley
- Juno TempleAlice
- Michael AngaranoJohn
- Alexis BledelPayton
- Billy MagnussenArnie
- Alia ShawkatLouise
- Bobby MoynihanChuck
- Steve ParkDr. Ling
- Ben RappaportRicky
- Lucy WaltersMary
- Jack McBrayerJoe