Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
Seen it?1994 | 125 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (76% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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 2 hr 5 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Dorothy Parker remembers the heyday of the Algonquin Round Table, a circle of friends whose barbed wit, like hers, was fueled by alcohol and flirted with despair.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
76% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 42K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alan Rudolph
- Jennifer Jason LeighDorothy Parker
- Campbell ScottRobert Benchley
- Matthew BroderickCharles MacArthur
- Peter GallagherAlan Campbell
- Jennifer BealsGertrude Benchley
- Andrew McCarthyEddie Parker
- Wallace ShawnHoratio Byrd
- Martha PlimptonJane Grant
- Sam RobardsHarold Ross
- Lili TaylorEdna Ferber