Mister Lonely
Seen it?2008 | 112 min | Comedy, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (47% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a box office loss, 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. If you loved Barney's Version or Code 3, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 52 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
In Paris, a young American working as a Michael Jackson lookalike meets Marilyn Monroe, who invites him to her commune in Scotland, where she lives with Charlie Chaplin and her daughter, Shirley Temple.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
47% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$8 million worldwide on a $10 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 59K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Harmony Korine
- Diego LunaMichael Jackson
- Samantha MortonMarilyn Monroe
- Denis LavantCharlie Chaplin
- James FoxThe Pope
- Werner HerzogFather Umbrillo
- Leos CaraxRenard
- Richard StrangeAbraham Lincoln
- Jason PennycookeSammy Davis, Jr.
- Anita PallenbergThe Queen
- Rachel Anna SimonLittle Red Riding Hood