
Be My Guest
Seen it?1965 | 82 min | Drama, Music
Why it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, 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 loves a strong drama. If you loved Better Man, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 22 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1965: an older pace and style.
A couple inherit a hotel with no guests until their son's pop group turns things around.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 5K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lance Comfort
- David HemmingsDave
- Steve MarriottRicky
- Jerry Lee LewisHimself
- Andrea MonetErica
- Joyce BlairWanda
- John PikePhil
- Ivor SalterHerbert
- Diana KingMargaret
- Avril AngersMrs Pucil
- David HealyHilton Bass