12 and Holding
Seen it?2006 | 90 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (73% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a box office loss. 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.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Three close knit 12-year-olds - introverted Jacob, precocious Malee and vulnerable Leonard - start down the path of self-discovery and begin to distinguish their own voices from those of their parents.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
73% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$314K worldwide on a $400K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 11K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Cuesta
- Zoe WeizenbaumMalee Chuang
- Conor DonovanJacob / Rudy Carges
- Jesse CamachoLeonard Fisher
- Jeremy RennerGus Maitland
- Annabella SciorraCarla Chuang
- Jayne AtkinsonAshley Carges
- Linus RoacheJim Carges
- Marcia DeBonisGrace Fisher
- Tom McGowanPatrick Fisher
- Michael C. FuchsKenny