Noises Off...
Seen it?1992 | 103 min | Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office loss, 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.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Hired to helm an Americanized take on a British play, director Lloyd Fellowes does his best to control an eccentric group of stage actors. With a star actress quickly passing her prime, a male lead with no confidence, and a bit actor that's rarely sober, chaos ensues in the lead up to a Broadway premiere.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
61% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide on a $12 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 53K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Peter Bogdanovich
- Carol BurnettDotty Otley / Mrs. Clackett
- Michael CaineLloyd Fellowes
- Denholm ElliottSelsdon Mowbray / The Burglar
- Julie HagertyPoppy Taylor
- Marilu HennerBelinda Blair / Flavia Brent
- Mark Linn-BakerTim Allgood
- Christopher ReeveFrederick Dallas / Philip Brent
- John RitterGarry Lejeune / Roger Tramplemain
- Nicollette SheridanBrooke Ashton / Vicki
- Kate RichDes Moines Stagehand