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Lenny

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1974 | 112 min | Drama

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes), it drew serious awards attention and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.

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. If you loved American Beauty, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 52 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect drug use.
  • Made in 1974: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

The story of acerbic 1960s comic Lenny Bruce, whose groundbreaking, no-holds-barred style and social commentary was often deemed by the establishment as too obscene for the public.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    87% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.3 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Nominated for 6 Oscars.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 102K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Bob Fosse

  • Dustin HoffmanLenny Bruce
  • Valerie PerrineHoney Bruce
  • Jan MinerSally Marr
  • Stanley BeckArtie Silver
  • Frankie ManBaltimore Comic
  • Rashel NovikoffAunt Mema
  • Gary MortonSherman Hart
  • Guy RennieJack Goldstein
  • Michele YongeNurse
  • Kathryn WittGirl