Infinitely Polar Bear
Seen it?2014 | 87 min | Drama, Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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 Amadeus or Postcards from the Edge, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 27 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A manic-depressive mess of a father tries to win back his wife by attempting to take full responsibility of their two young, spirited daughters, who don't make the overwhelming task any easier.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$1 million worldwide on a $7 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 36K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Maya Forbes
- Mark RuffaloCameron
- Zoe SaldañaMaggie
- Imogene WolodarskyAmelia Stuart
- Ashley AufderheideFaith Stuart
- Wallace WolodarskyPeter
- Keir DulleaMurray Stuart
- Beth DixonPauline Stuart
- Georgia LymanBecca
- William XifarasBus Driver
- Mary O'RourkeReceptionist