Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
Seen it?2014 | 107 min | Documentary
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. 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 the curious. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A documentary about the rise and fall of the Cannon Film Group, the legendary independent film company helmed by Israeli cousins Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination 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 16K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mark Hartley
- Molly RingwaldSelf - Actress
- Dolph LundgrenSelf - Actor
- Bo DerekSelf - Producer & Actress
- Alex WinterSelf - Actor
- Richard ChamberlainSelf - Actor
- Marina SirtisSelf - Actress
- Tobe HooperSelf - Filmmaker
- Boaz DavidsonSelf - Filmmaker
- Mimi RogersSelf
- Olivia D'AboSelf - Actress