Bridegroom
Seen it?2013 | 80 min | Documentary, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (85% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no 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 the curious.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 20 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A documentary that tells the emotional journey of Shane and Tom, two young men in a loving and committed relationship — a relationship that was cut tragically short by a misstep off the side of a roof.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 85 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Linda Bloodworth-Thomason
- Thomas BridegroomHimself (archive footage)
- Shane Bitney CroneHimself
- Cindy BitneyHerself
- David CroneHimself
- Lizzy MohlHerself
- Judy CroneHerself
- Pat ManaghanHerself
- Jessica MitchellHerself
- Sasha AndreevHimself
- Chelsea CannellHerself