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Seen it?2006 | 81 min | Comedy, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss, 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 Eighth Grade or 22 Jump Street, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 21 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
An actor who is considering the role of a supermarket manager arrives at a grocery store on the outskirts of Los Angeles to do some field research. He subsequently becomes stranded, without a car or cell phone, and accepts a ride home with Scarlet, a cashier who is about to interview for a new job. The actor rediscovers the essence of his craft while helping Scarlet gain the confidence she needs to change her life.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
63% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$0K worldwide on a $0K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 35K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Brad Silberling
- Morgan Freeman'Him'
- Paz VegaScarlet
- Jonah HillPacky
- Bobby CannavaleBobby
- Anne DudekLorraine
- Jennifer EcholsTracey with an 'E'
- Leonardo NamKid at Target
- Kumar PallanaLee
- Jim ParsonsReceptionist
- Alexandra BerardiMop Lady