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Seen it?1979 | 111 min | Comedy, Drama, War
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It made about 6 times its budget, but middling reviews (27% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.2 out of 10 from audiences held it back. 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 wants a laugh and history buffs. If you loved The Holdovers or Hair, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 51 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1979: an older pace and style.
College graduates deal with Vietnam and other issues of the late '60s.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
27% on Rotten Tomatoes, 44 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$15 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 99K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bill L. Norton
- Paul Le MatJohn Milner
- Cindy WilliamsLaurie Bolander
- Candy ClarkDebbie Dunham
- Charles Martin SmithTerry "Terry the Toad" Fields
- Mackenzie PhillipsCarol / Rainbow
- Bo HopkinsLittle Joe
- Ron HowardSteve Bolander
- Will SeltzerAndy Henderson
- Anna BjornEva
- Scott GlennNewt