
As Is
Seen it?1986 | 86 min | Drama, TV Movie
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- If you count yourself among anyone who likes a story with emotional weight, this one's for you. Leaves you with something to think about.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 26 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
Story of a homosexual man who finds out he has AIDS and how people react. Ex-lovers are brought together when the former is stricken with AIDS. Often humorous and never morose, author William Hoffman doesn't pull his punches with either his portrayal of a gay lifestyle or of the emotional toll the disease takes.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg
- Robert CarradineRich
- Jonathan HadarySaul
- Colleen DewhurstHospice Worker
- Doug AnnearChet
- Joanna MilesLily
- Alan ScarfeBrother
- Julie WhitfieldBrother's Wife
- Samantha LangevinPartner
- Reg DragerDoctor #1
- Gerald LentonDoctor #2