The Door in the Floor
Seen it?2004 | 111 min | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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 51 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A writer's young assistant becomes both pawn and catalyst in his boss's disintegrating household.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
67% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$7 million worldwide on a $8 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 45K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tod Williams
- Jeff BridgesTed Cole
- Kim BasingerMarion Cole
- Jon FosterEddie O'Hare
- Mimi RogersEvelyn Vaughn
- Elle FanningRuth Cole
- Bijou PhillipsAlice
- Larry PineIntervistatore
- John RothmanMinty O'Hare
- Harvey LoomisDr. Loomis
- Libby Langdondonna alla Reception