Before I Disappear
Seen it?2014 | 100 min | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and middling reviews (37% 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 loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
At the lowest point in his life, Richie receives a call from his estranged sister, asking him to pick up his eleven-year-old niece from school. What begins as a simple favor turns into a nighttime odyssey through New York City, where the two form an unexpected bond.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
37% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Venice award.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$8K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 100K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Shawn Christensen
- Shawn ChristensenRichie
- Fatima PtacekSophia
- Emmy RossumMaggie
- Paul WesleyGideon
- Ron PerlmanBill
- Richard SchiffBruce
- Fran KranzDarren
- Hani AvitalDead Girl
- Isabelle McNallyVista
- Sean RinggoldDevon