Mallrats
Seen it?1995 | 95 min | Romance, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (57% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office held it back. 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 romantics and anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Both dumped by their girlfriends, two best friends seek refuge in the local mall. Eventually, they decide to try and win back their significant others and take care of their respective nemeses.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
57% on Rotten Tomatoes, 41 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$6 million worldwide on a $6 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 224K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kevin Smith
- Jason LeeBrodie
- Jeremy LondonT.S. Quint
- Shannen DohertyRene
- Claire ForlaniBrandi
- Ben AffleckShannon
- Joey Lauren AdamsGwen
- Renée HumphreyTricia
- Kevin SmithSilent Bob
- Jason MewesJay
- Ethan SupleeWillam