Flywheel
Seen it?2003 | 120 min | Drama, Family
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (82% 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 families. If you loved The Forge or It's a Wonderful Life, start here.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Jay Austin wants to sell you a used car, but watch out! Many victims have fallen prey to his smiling face and hasty promises. Austin does everything his way until his dishonesty and manipulation are exposed. Like many men, he becomes disgusted by the masks he wears and the lies he tells. In every man's life, there can be a turning point. When Jay makes his turn, he never looks back.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$250K worldwide on a $20K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 21K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
More like this
The Forge
Saturday SpecialAlso from director Alex Kendrick: a drama, and a Saturday Special.
It's a Wonderful Life
Friday Night FlickAnother critically acclaimed drama.
Little Lord Fauntleroy
Weeknight WatchAnother family film, though it's more of a weeknight watch.
Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace Sunday Safe BetAnother drama, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
The Darjeeling Limited Sunday Safe BetAnother family drama, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Want more like this, picked just for you? Get my picks
Cast & crew
Directed by Alex Kendrick
- Alex KendrickJay Austin
- Janet Lee DapperJudy Austin
- Richie HunnewellTodd Austin
- Roger BrelandMr. Austin
- Lisa ArnoldHillary Vail
- Tracy GoodeBernie Meyers
- Walter BurnettMax Kendall
- Jim McBrideButch Bowers
- Rutha HarrisKatie Harris
- Rosetta Harris ArmstrongKatie's Sister