The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys
Seen it?2002 | 104 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (77% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss 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. If you loved Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A group of Catholic school friends, after being caught drawing an obscene comic book, plan a heist that will outdo their previous prank and make them local legends.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
77% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide on a $12 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 33K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Peter Care
- Kieran CulkinTim Sullivan
- Emile HirschFrancis Doyle
- Jena MaloneMargie Flynn
- Jake RichardsonWade Scalisi
- Jodie FosterSister Assumpta
- Vincent D'OnofrioFather Casey
- Melissa McBrideMrs. Doyle
- Michael HardingMr. Doyle
- Tyler LongJoey Anderson
- Arthur BridgersDonny Flynn