The Notorious Bettie Page
Seen it?2006 | 91 min | Comedy, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, 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.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Bettie Page grew up in a conservative religious family in Tennessee and became a photo model sensation in 1950s New York. Bettie's legendary pin-up photos made her the target of a Senate investigation into pornography, and transformed her into an erotic icon who continues to enthrall fans to this day.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
57% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide on a $0K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 62K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mary Harron
- Gretchen MolBettie Page
- Chris BauerIrving Klaw
- Jared HarrisJohn Willie
- Sarah PaulsonBunny Yeager
- Cara SeymourMaxie
- David StrathairnEstes Kefauver
- Lili TaylorPaula Klaw
- John CullumPreacher in Nashville
- Matt McGrathNervous Man
- Austin PendletonTeacher