The Greatest
Seen it?2009 | 99 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office loss and middling reviews (53% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. 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 loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect drug use.
Teenagers Rose and Bennett were in love, and then a car crash claimed Bennett's life. He left behind a grieving mother, father and younger brother, and Rose was left all alone. She has no family to turn to for support, so when she finds out she's pregnant, she winds up at the Brewer's door. She needs their help, and although they can't quite admit it, they each need her so they can begin to heal.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
53% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$987K worldwide on a $6 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 95K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Shana Feste
- Pierce BrosnanAllen Brewer
- Susan SarandonGrace Brewer
- Carey MulliganRose
- Aaron Taylor-JohnsonBennett Brewer
- Johnny SimmonsRyan Brewer
- Kevin HaganPriest
- Amy MortonLydia
- Deirdre O'ConnellJoyce
- Miles RobbinsSean Brewer
- Cara SeymourJanis