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Ashby

Seen it?

2015 | 102 min | Drama, Romance, Comedy

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, 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 romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Carnal Knowledge, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

When new kid in town Ed Wallis is given an assignment to interview an older person, he turns to his mysterious neighbor, Ashby Holt for help. That new connection leads to unexpected journeys for both of them, as Ashby – who turns out to be a retired CIA assassin – deals with a terminal prognosis, and Ed deals with adjusting to life with his newly single mom and developing relationship with a brainy classmate, Eloise.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    52% on Rotten Tomatoes, 46 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $5K worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 20K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Tony McNamara

  • Mickey RourkeAshby Holt
  • Nat WolffEd Wallis
  • Emma RobertsEloise
  • Sarah SilvermanJune Wallis
  • Adam AalderksValchek
  • Seth DousmanGarry Smits
  • Kevin DunnCoach Bruton
  • Zachary KnightonFather Ted
  • Michael LernerEntwhistle
  • John Enos IIICoach Wally