The Village Barbershop
Seen it?2008 | 99 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (80% 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 wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A fading smalltime barber is forced to hire the last person on earth he'd want working in his shop - a woman.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- 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 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Chris J. Ford
- John RatzenbergerArt Leroldi
- Shelly ColeGloria MacIntyre
- Cindy PickettJosie
- George McRaeGeorge
- Amos GlickJacobi
- Daron JenningsColin
- Josh FarrellRickert (as Josh Hutchinson)