Greenberg
Seen it?2010 | 107 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (76% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss. 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 romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Voicemails for Isabelle, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Roger Greenberg, a failed musician now making a living as a carpenter in New York, returns to Los Angeles to house-sit for his brother. He's stranded there—since he doesn't drive—until his brother's assistant, Florence, comes to his rescue. She's as much a lost soul as he is, and the pair form a significant connection—giving Roger a much-needed reason to be happy.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
76% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Berlin award and 4 Independent Spirit Awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$6 million worldwide on a $25 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 73K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Noah Baumbach
- Ben StillerRoger Greenberg
- Greta GerwigFlorence Marr
- Rhys IfansIvan Schrank
- Jennifer Jason LeighBeth (Beller's Party)
- Mark DuplassEric Beller (Beller's Party)
- Merritt WeverGina
- Chris MessinaPhillip Greenberg
- Brie LarsonSara
- Juno TempleMuriel
- Susan TraylorCarol Greenberg