Scotland, PA
Seen it?2001 | 104 min | Comedy, Crime
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and middling reviews (59% on Rotten Tomatoes), 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
- Aimed squarely at anyone drawn to the darker side of the street and people who need a good giggle. Good for nights when you want to switch off and laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.
In a modernized retelling of "MacBeth" set in 1970s suburban Pennsylvania, Joe McBeth, an unambitious hamburger stand employee, is driven to success by his scheming wife.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
59% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 34K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Billy Morrissette
- James Le GrosJoe 'Mac' McBeth
- Maura TierneyPat McBeth
- Christopher WalkenLieutenant McDuff
- Kevin CorriganAnthony 'Banko' Banconi
- James RebhornNorm Duncan
- Tom GuiryMalcolm Duncan
- Amy SmartStacy (Hippie #1)
- Timothy "Speed" LevitchHector (Hippie #2)
- Andy DickJesse (Hippie #3)
- Geoff DunsworthDonald Duncan