Cannery Row
Seen it?1982 | 120 min | Drama, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (75% 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
- Best for readers who like to compare the book and the screen version and people who like their stories with a little heart-flutter. Adapted from a book, so readers can compare notes. Liked An Officer and a Gentleman? This is a good next one.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Lets scenes breathe, at 2 hr.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
Doc, who has just moved to Cannery Row, realizes that the only entertainment is the brothel. There he meets the spunky Suzy and they fall in love, giving them both a renewed chance at life.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
75% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$11 million worldwide on a $11 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 32K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by David S. Ward
- Nick NolteDoc
- Debra WingerSuzy DeSoto
- Audra LindleyFauna Flood
- Frank McRaeHazel
- M. Emmet WalshMack
- Tom MahoneyHughie
- John MalloyJones
- James KeaneEddie
- Sunshine ParkerThe Seer
- Santos MoralesJoseph and Mary