Reign Over Me
Seen it?2007 | 124 min | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop, 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 loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Emotional (bring tissues).
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 4 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A man who lost his family in the September 11 attack on New York City runs into his old college roommate. Rekindling the friendship is the one thing that appears able to help the man recover from his grief.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
64% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$22 million worldwide on a $20 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 240K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mike Binder
- Adam SandlerCharlie Fineman
- Don CheadleAlan Johnson
- Jada Pinkett SmithJaneane Johnson
- Liv TylerAngela Oakhurst
- Saffron BurrowsDonna Remar
- Donald SutherlandRichter Raines
- Robert KleinJonathan Timpleman
- Melinda DillonGinger Timpleman
- Mike BinderBryan Sugarman
- Jonathan BanksStelter