The Kid Stays in the Picture
Seen it?2002 | 93 min | Documentary
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. 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 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Documentary about legendary Paramount producer Robert Evans, based on his famous 1994 autobiography.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide on a $40K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 28K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Brett Morgen, Nanette Burstein
- Robert EvansNarrator