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Death of a Salesman

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2000 | 175 min | Drama, TV Movie

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It drew serious awards attention, though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. 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
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Unhurried and epic, at 2 hr 55 min.
What might put you off
It's long: 2 hr 55 min.

Willy Loman, an aging, failing salesman, struggles to accept reality and his failure to achieve the American Dream.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television. Won 1 SAG Award: Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie. Won 1 PGA Award: Producers Guild of America Awards: David L. Wolper Award for Outstanding Producer of Long-Form Television. Also nominated for 2 Emmys, 1 more SAG Award and 1 DGA Award.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 11K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Robert Falls, Kirk Browning

  • Brian DennehyWilly Loman
  • Elizabeth FranzLinda Loman
  • Ron EldardBiff Loman
  • Ted KochHappy Loman
  • Howard WittCharley
  • Richard ThompsonBernard
  • Allen HamiltonUncle Ben
  • Kate BuddekeThe Woman
  • Steve PickeringHoward Wagner
  • Barbara Eda-YoungJenny