Bootmen
Seen it?2000 | 89 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (35% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, 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 wants a laugh. If you loved Billy Elliot, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Sean Odkin loves to dance—much to his fathers distain. When the woman he loves cannot return his love, he goes in search of the only thing that can make him whole again—dancing.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
35% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
5 wins and 3 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 impactBelow par
About 21K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Dein Perry
- Adam GarciaSean Odken
- Sophie LeeLinda
- Sam WorthingtonMitchell
- Christopher HorseyAngus
- Susie PorterSara
- Richard CarterGary
- Justine ClarkeKim
- William ZappaWalter
- Anthony HayesHuey
- Matt LeeJohnno