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Sherrybaby

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2006 | 96 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences. 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 loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect drug use.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

After serving time in prison, former drug addict Sherry Swanson returns home to reclaim her young daughter from family members who have been raising the child. Sherry's family, especially her sister-in-law, doubt Sherry's ability to be a good mother, and Sherry finds her resolve to stay clean slowly weakening.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.1 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 1 Golden Globe.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $623K worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 24K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Laurie Collyer

  • Maggie GyllenhaalSherry Swanson
  • Brad William HenkeBobby Swanson
  • Sam BottomsBob Swanson Sr.
  • Giancarlo EspositoParole Officer Hernandez
  • Bridget BarkanLynette Swanson
  • Ryan SimpkinsAlexis Parks
  • Kate BurtonMarcia Swanson
  • Rio HackfordAndy Kelly
  • Danny TrejoDean Walker
  • Michelle HurstDorothy Washington