Waking Up in Reno
Seen it?2002 | 91 min | Comedy, Romance
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 13% on Rotten Tomatoes, a lukewarm 48% audience score and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- One for anyone in the mood for a love story and anyone who wants a laugh. Good for nights when you want to switch off and laugh. Critics were cooler on it, but audiences had a great time.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Light on its feet, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
- Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.
Candy and Lonnie Earl are just crazy about each other. The problem: she's married to Roy and he's married to Darlene. So far it's been a secret affair. But that's about to change, because this foursome is driving cross-country and headed for some big surprises.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
13% on Rotten Tomatoes, 28 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
Our audience score: 48%
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$267K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 30K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jordan Brady
- Natasha RichardsonDarlene Dodd
- Charlize TheronCandy Kirkendall
- Billy Bob ThorntonLonnie Earl Dodd
- Patrick SwayzeRoy Kirkendall
- David KoechnerBell Hop
- Penélope CruzBrenda
- Holmes OsborneDoc Tuley
- Chelcie RossFred Bush
- Cleo KingJune
- Billy O'SullivanLonnie Earl III