Storytelling
Seen it?2001 | 87 min | Comedy, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (53% on Rotten Tomatoes) 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 wants a laugh. If you loved Welcome to the Dollhouse or Happiness, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 27 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
College and high school serve as the backdrop for two stories about dysfunction and personal turmoil.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
53% on Rotten Tomatoes, 50 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 52K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Todd Solondz
- Selma BlairVi
- Leo FitzpatrickMarcus
- Robert WisdomMr. Scott
- Aleksa PalladinoCatherine
- Mark WebberScooby Livingston
- Paul GiamattiToby Oxman
- John GoodmanMarty Livingston
- Jonathan OsserMikey Livingston
- Lupe OntiverosConsuelo
- Julie HagertyFern Livingston