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In a World...

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2013 | 93 min | Comedy

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences 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. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 33 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

An underachieving vocal coach is motivated by her father, the king of movie-trailer voice-overs, to pursue her aspirations of becoming a voice-over star. Amidst pride, sexism and family dysfunction, she sets out to change the voice of a generation.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.3 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Independent Spirit Award.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $3 million worldwide on a $1 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 37K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Lake Bell

  • Lake BellCarol Solomon
  • Fred MelamedSam Sotto
  • Michaela WatkinsDani
  • Ken MarinoGustav Warner
  • Demetri MartinLouis Parker
  • Rob CorddryMoe
  • Alexandra HoldenJamie
  • Nick OffermanHeners
  • Geena DavisKatherine Huling
  • Eva LongoriaHerself