Mistress America
Seen it?2015 | 84 min | Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop 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 anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 24 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A college freshman cures her disappointment and loneliness by allowing herself to be pulled into the wacky schemes of her future stepsister.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$3 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 52K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Noah Baumbach
- Greta GerwigBrooke Cardinas
- Lola KirkeTracy Fishko
- Matthew ShearTony
- Jasmine Cephas JonesNicolette
- Heather LindMamie-Claire
- Michael ChernusDylan
- Cindy CheungKaren
- Kathryn ErbeStevie
- Dean WarehamHarold
- Shana DowdeswellRuth