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Roger & Me

Seen it?

1989 | 91 min | Documentary, History, Comedy

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 75 times its budget. A strong pick for the weekend.

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, the curious and history buffs. If you loved Jackass: Best and Last, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Light and funny, eye-opening.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 31 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A documentary about the closure of General Motors' plant at Flint, Michigan, which resulted in the loss of 30,000 jobs. Details the attempts of filmmaker Michael Moore to get an interview with GM CEO Roger Smith.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $12 million worldwide on a $160K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 73K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Michael Moore

  • Michael MooreSelf
  • Rhonda BrittonSelf
  • Fred RossSelf
  • Roger B. SmithSelf
  • Bob EubanksSelf
  • James BlanchardSelf
  • Kaye Lani Rae Rafko WilsonSelf
  • Pat BooneSelf
  • Anita BryantSelf
  • James BondSelf