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Struck by Lightning

Name: Struck by Lightning
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1990-10-11
Cast: Garry McDonald, Catherine McClements, Henry Salter, Denis Moore, Briony Williams

1990 | 105 min | Comedy, Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, 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 secrets inside secrets and fans of a well-timed joke, this one's for you. Nobody is quite who they seem.
The mood: Funny with heart.
The pace: Lets scenes breathe, at 1 hr 45 min.
What might put you off: Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.

This little comedy is set in a small factory come halfway home, employing only handicapped people. Ollie Rennie is the boss and sometime minder of all his workers. He employees Pat Cannizzaro to help get all his workers into some sort of sport, and Pat just happens to be a soccer teacher. He forms a team and tries to take them all the way, with some funny results.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsWeak
0 wins and 4 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
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 1K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jerzy Domaradzki

Garry McDonaldOllie Rennie
Catherine McClementsJill McHugh
Henry SalterNoel
Denis MooreFoster
Briony WilliamsGail
Syd BrisbaneSpencer
Brian M. LoganKevin
Peter DouglasColin
Jocelyn BetherasJody
Brian VriendsPat Cannizzaro