The Music Man
Seen it?2003 | 132 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance, Music, Family
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With mixed reviews and soft box office, 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
- Tailor-made for music lovers and romantics. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top. If you loved The Madness of King George, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Bright and bouncy, at 2 hr 12 min.
- What might put you off
- Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.
Traveling con artist Harold Hill targets the naïve residents of a small town in 1910s Iowa by posing as a boys' bandleader to raise money before he can skip town.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
Mixed reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 25K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jeff Bleckner
- Matthew BroderickProfessor Harold Hill
- Kristin ChenowethMarian Paroo
- Victor GarberMayor Shinn
- Debra MonkMrs. Paroo
- Molly ShannonMrs. Eulalie Mackechnie Shinn
- David Aaron BakerMarcellus Washburn
- Cameron MonaghanWinthrop Paroo
- Boyd BanksTrain Conductor
- Sarah Cleveland
- Molly HoweLittle Lina