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Thumbsucker

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2005 | 96 min | Comedy, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (71% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss. 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. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Justin Cobb, a teenager in suburban Oregon, copes with his thumb-sucking problem, romance, and his diagnosis with ADHD and subsequent experience using Ritalin.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    71% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.2 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $2 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 44K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mike Mills

  • Lou Taylor PucciJustin Cobb
  • Tilda SwintonAudrey Cobb
  • Vincent D'OnofrioMike Cobb
  • Keanu ReevesPerry
  • Benjamin BrattMatt Schramm
  • Kelli GarnerRebecca
  • Chase OfferleJoel Cobb
  • Vince VaughnMr. Geary
  • Bob StephensonDebate Official
  • Nancy O'DellSelf