Florence Foster Jenkins
Seen it?2016 | 110 min | Comedy, Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
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 Hannah and Her Sisters or Doubt, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
The story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a New York heiress, who dreamed of becoming an opera singer, despite having a terrible singing voice.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 BAFTA: British Academy Film Awards: Best Makeup and Hair. Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Awards: Best Actress in a Comedy. Also nominated for 2 Oscars, 4 Golden Globes and 2 SAG Awards. Plus 3 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$56 million worldwide on a $29 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 154K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stephen Frears
- Meryl StreepFlorence Foster Jenkins
- Hugh GrantSt. Clair Bayfield
- Simon HelbergCosmé McMoon
- Rebecca FergusonKathleen Weatherley
- Nina AriandaAgnes Stark
- Stanley TownsendPhineas Stark
- Allan CordunerJohn Totten
- Christian McKayEarl Wilson
- David HaigCarlo Edwards
- John SessionsDr. Hermann