Demolition
Seen it?2016 | 101 min | Comedy, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (54% on Rotten Tomatoes) held it back. 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 Shiva Baby or Short Cuts, start here.
- The mood
- Darkly funny, emotional (bring tissues).
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect sex.
An emotionally desperate investment banker finds hope through a woman he meets.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
54% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$24 million worldwide on a $10 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 426K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jean-Marc Vallée
- Jake GyllenhaalDavis Mitchell
- Naomi WattsKaren Moreno
- Chris CooperPhil Eastwood
- Judah LewisChris Moreno
- C.J. WilsonCarl
- Polly DraperMargot Eastwood
- Malachy ClearyDavis' Dad
- Debra MonkDavis' Mom
- Heather LindJulia
- Wass StevensJimmy