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Men, Women & Children

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2014 | 116 min | Drama, Comedy

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It's still drawing plenty of interest, but just 33% on Rotten Tomatoes and a box office flop held it back. 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, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 56 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

Follows the story of a group of high school teenagers and their parents as they attempt to navigate the many ways the internet has changed their relationships, their communication, their self-image, and their love lives.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    33% on Rotten Tomatoes, 38 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.5 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $16 million worldwide on a $16 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 215K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jason Reitman

  • Adam SandlerDon Truby
  • Jennifer GarnerPatricia Beltmeyer
  • Rosemarie DeWittHelen Truby
  • Judy GreerDonna Clint
  • Dean NorrisKent Mooney
  • Emma ThompsonNarrator (voice)
  • Timothée ChalametDanny Vance
  • Olivia CrocicchiaHannah Clint
  • Kaitlyn DeverBrandy Beltmeyer
  • Ansel ElgortTim Mooney