
Doing Time on Maple Drive
Seen it?1992 | 92 min | Drama, TV Movie
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and little lasting buzz, 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
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Yale scholar Matt Carter introduces his wealthy fiancée, Allison, to his family, and initially everything goes smoothly. However, it isn't long before Allison learns that Matt has lied to her about his relatives to mask their failures and dysfunctions. His brother, Tim, flunked out of school and developed a drinking problem, and Matt struggles to keep his own troubling secret from his less than tolerant parents.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Emmy.
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 28K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ken Olin
- James B. SikkingPhil Carter
- Bibi BeschLisa Carter
- William McNamaraMatt Carter
- Jayne BrookKaren
- David ByronTom
- Lori LoughlinAllison
- Jim CarreyTim Carter
- Philip LintonAndy
- Bennett CaleKyle
- Richard IsraelStudent Actor