The Fluffer
Seen it?2001 | 95 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (47% 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 loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect sex.
Self-effacing, boyish Sean moves to LA to pursue a career in movies but finds it tougher than he imagined. He stumbles onto porn star Johnny Rebel - a handsome, muscled dream of men and women alike - who awakens Sean’s deep obsession.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
47% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 21K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Richard Glatzer, Wash Westmoreland
- Scott GurneyJohnny Rebel
- Michael CunioSean McGinnis
- Roxanne DayBabylon
- Taylor NegronTony Brooks
- Debbie HarryMarcella
- Penn BadgleyYoung Sean
- Adina PorterSilver
- Richard RiehleSam Martins
- Tim BagleyAlan Dieser
- Ruben MaderaHector Flores