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The Chumscrubber

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2005 | 108 min | Comedy, Drama

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (37% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a box office loss, 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 wants a laugh. If you loved Happiness or Short Cuts, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 48 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

The Chumscrubber is a dark comedy about the lives of people who live in upper-class suburbia. It all begins when Dean Stiffle finds the body of his friend, Troy. He doesn't bother telling any of the adults because he knows they won't care. Everyone in town is too self consumed to worry about anything else than themselves. And everybody is on some form of drug just to get through their days.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    37% on Rotten Tomatoes, 41 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.5 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $351K worldwide on a $7 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 35K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Arie Posin

  • Jamie BellDean
  • Camilla BelleCrystal
  • Justin ChatwinBilly
  • Glenn CloseCarrie Johnson
  • Kathi CopelandParent #1
  • Rory CulkinCharlie Stiffle
  • Thomas CurtisCharlie Bratley
  • Tim DeKayMr Peck
  • Lauren HollyBoutique Owner
  • Carrie-Anne MossJerri Falls