Wormwood
Seen it?2025 | 34 min | Comedy, Drama, Action
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and little lasting buzz. 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 action fans. If you loved Big or The Kid, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Milo, an unemployed and whiny anarchist, finds out he is adopted. After learning his real name is "Milo Wormwood" and being forced to get a job by his older brother, Milo decides to use his opportunity to find his new identity. However, he finds himself employed by a failed entrepreneur who has terrible inventions and even more terrible past.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes
- 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; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 45K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jayden Sanchez
- Enrique BurgosMilo Wormwood
- Nicolas JaureguiBrent Tiddles
- Adam BlackRon Donovan
- Cayden CuellarWyatt
- Josarrio MendozaValentino
- Devante VargasHal Owens
- Layla RangelKris Mozz
- Ariel ReynaEmily (School Girl #1)
- Gia LaRae MartinezMaya (School Girl #2)
- Alexia McKenneyCustomer #1