Martha behind Bars
Seen it?2005 | 99 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no 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
- Best for anyone who likes a story with emotional weight. Leaves you with something to think about.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
Dramatized film of Martha Stewart's recent trial, and her subsequent five-month prison sentence.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Eric Bross
- Cybill ShepherdMartha Stewart
- Gale HaroldPeter Bacanovic
- Sabine SinghLexi Stewart
- Jonathan HigginsJohn Cuti
- A.C. PetersonJohn Morvillo (as Alan C. Peterson)
- David AlpayDouglas Faneuil
- Julie KhanerMariana Pasternak
- Lori HallierSusan Lyne
- Jackie BurroughsBig Martha
- Alec McClureKevin Sharkey