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George Washington

Name: George Washington
Genre: Drama
Released: 2000-10-27
Cast: Donald Holden, Damian Jewan Lee, Curtis Cotton III, Rachael Handy, Candace Evanofski

2000 | 90 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office 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. If you loved 3:10 to Yuma or In the Heat of the Night, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Emotional (bring tissues).
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
What might put you off: Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

During an innocent game in an abandoned amusement park, a member of the group dies. Narrated by one of the children, the film follows the kids as they struggle to balance their own ambitions and relationships against a tragic lie.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 82 on Metacritic
AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$284K worldwide on a $42K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 38K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by David Gordon Green

Donald HoldenGeorge
Damian Jewan LeeVernon
Curtis Cotton IIIBuddy
Rachael HandySonya
Candace EvanofskiNasia
Paul SchneiderRico Rice
Eddie RouseDamascus
Janet TaylorAunt Ruth
Derricka RolleWhitney
Ebony JonesDenise