Trick
Seen it?1999 | 89 min | Comedy, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (77% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had 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 romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Gabriel is a young, aspiring musical composer whose life seems stuck in the First Act. When his new musical number gets a critical reception, a theatre colleague, Perry, tells Gabriel that he needs to get a life before he can write about one – so he heads straight for his local gay bar.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
77% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Won 1 Berlin award: Siegessäule Special Jury Teddy Award: Berlin International Film Festival. Plus 1 other award.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$2 million worldwide on a $450K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 27K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jim Fall
- Christian CampbellGabriel
- John Paul PitocMark
- Tori SpellingKatherine
- Brad BeyerRich
- Lacey KohlGenevieve
- Steve HayesPerry
- Will KeenanDude
- Lorri BagleyJudy
- Joey DedioEx Go-Go Boy
- Kevin ChamberlinPerry's Ex