Thirteen Conversations About One Thing
Seen it?2001 | 104 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences 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 loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- 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.
In New York City, the lives of a lawyer, an actuary, a house-cleaner, a professor, and the people around them intersect as they ponder order and happiness in the face of life's cold unpredictability.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 22K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jill Sprecher
- Matthew McConaugheyTroy
- John TurturroWalker
- Clea DuVallBeatrice
- Amy IrvingPatricia
- Alan ArkinGene
- David ConnollyOwen
- Joseph SiravoBureau Chief
- A.D. MilesCo-Worker
- Sig LibowitzAssistant Attorney
- James YaegashiLegal Assistant