How to Be
Seen it?2008 | 85 min | Comedy, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and mixed reviews, 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
- A natural pick for people who need a good giggle and anyone who loves a strong drama. Good for nights when you want to switch off and laugh.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 25 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.
A young man having an existential crisis convinces a Canadian self-help guru to come to London and become his personal life coach.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
Mixed reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
6 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 22K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Oliver Irving
- Robert PattinsonArt
- Powell JonesDr. Levi Ellington
- Johnny WhiteRonny
- Mike PearceNikki
- Jeremy HardyJeremy
- Rebecca PidgeonMother
- Michael IrvingFather
- Gary MooreGig Sound Man