Steve Jobs
Seen it?2015 | 123 min | Drama, History
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, 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 history buffs. If you loved The Social Network or King Richard, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 3 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Set backstage at three iconic product launches and ending in 1998 with the unveiling of the iMac, Steve Jobs takes us behind the scenes of the digital revolution to paint an intimate portrait of the brilliant man at its epicenter.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
85% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 2 Oscars.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$34 million worldwide on a $30 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 325K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Danny Boyle
- Michael FassbenderSteve Jobs
- Kate WinsletJoanna Hoffman
- Seth RogenSteve Wozniak
- Jeff DanielsJohn Sculley
- Michael StuhlbargAndy Hertzfeld
- Katherine WaterstonChrisann Brennan
- Perla Haney-JardineLisa Brennan (19)
- Ripley SoboLisa Brennan (9)
- Makenzie MossLisa Brennan (5)
- Sarah SnookAndrea Cunningham