Quid Pro Quo
Seen it?2008 | 82 min | Mystery, Drama, Thriller
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz 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 likes to be kept guessing. If you loved The Tenant or Coffy, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 22 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A semi-paralyzed radio reporter is sent out to investigate a story that leads him into an odd subculture and on a journey of disturbing self-realization.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
61% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$12K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 9K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Carlos Brooks
- Nick StahlIsaac Knott
- Vera FarmigaFiona Ankany
- Jacob PittsHugh
- Aimee MullinsRaine
- James FrainFather Dave
- Kate BurtonMerilee
- Jessica HechtEdie
- Dylan BrunoScott
- Rachel BlackJanice Musslewhite
- Phil LaMarrWannabe Group Leader