The Caveman's Valentine
Seen it?2001 | 105 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (45% on Rotten Tomatoes), 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 likes to be kept guessing.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Romulus, a misunderstood musician turned recluse hiding from personal demons in a New York City cave, finds the frozen body of a young drifter in a tree. The authorities, including his police officer daughter, claim the death is accidental. Romulus is convinced the man was murdered by a prominent art photographer but how can he prove he's right when everyone thinks he's insane?
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
45% on Rotten Tomatoes, 44 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$794K worldwide on a $14 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 18K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kasi Lemmons
- Samuel L. JacksonRomulus
- Colm FeoreLeppenraub
- Ann MagnusonMoira
- Aunjanue Ellis-TaylorLulu
- Tamara TunieSheila
- Anthony Michael HallBob
- Erik LaRay HarveyYoung Rom
- Rodney EastmanMatthew
- Jay RodanJoey / No Face
- Lyriq BentSeraph Dancer