Danny Collins
Seen it?2015 | 107 min | Music, Comedy, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and little lasting buzz, 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 wants a laugh. If you loved Rocketman, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
An ageing hard-living 1970s rock star decides to change his life when he discovers a 40-year-old undelivered letter written to him by John Lennon.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$11 million worldwide on a $10 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 73K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Dan Fogelman
- Al PacinoDanny Collins
- Annette BeningMary Sinclair
- Christopher PlummerFrank Grubman
- Jennifer GarnerSamantha Leigh Donnelly
- Bobby CannavaleTom Donnelly
- Nick OffermanGuy DeLoach
- Josh PeckNicky Ernst
- Katarina ČasSophie
- Giselle EisenbergHope Donnelly
- Melissa BenoistJamie