Honeydripper
Seen it?2007 | 124 min | Drama, Music
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (69% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. 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.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 4 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
In 1950s Alabama, the owner of the Honeydripper juke joint finds his business dropping off and against his better judgment, hires a young electric guitarist in a last ditch effort to draw crowds during harvest time.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
69% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 12K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Sayles
- Danny GloverTyrone Purvis
- LisaGay HamiltonDelilah
- Yaya DaCostaChina Doll
- Charles S. DuttonMaceo
- Vondie Curtis-HallSlick
- Gary Clark Jr.Sonny
- Mable JohnBertha Mae
- Stacy KeachSheriff Pugh
- Nagee ClayScratch
- Absalom AdamsLonnie