Irrational Man
Seen it?2015 | 95 min | Drama, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (47% on Rotten Tomatoes) 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 wants a laugh. If you loved Code 3, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
On a small town college campus, a philosophy professor in existential crisis gives his life new purpose when he enters into a relationship with his student.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
47% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$29 million worldwide on a $11 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 73K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Woody Allen
- Joaquin PhoenixAbe
- Emma StoneJill
- Jamie BlackleyRoy
- Parker PoseyRita
- Joe StapletonProfessor
- Jack HavenBraylin Student
- Ethan PhillipsJill's Father
- Betsy AidemJill's Mother
- Paula PlumCollege President
- Allison GalleraniBraylin Student