Temple Grandin
Seen it?2010 | 108 min | Drama, History
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), it won 7 Emmys, audiences rate it highly (7.9 out of 10) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.
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 Miracle Worker or Belfast, 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 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A biopic of Temple Grandin, an autistic American who has become one of the leading scientists in humane livestock handling.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 84 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
7.9 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 5 Emmys: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Made for Television Movie, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie and 1 more. Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television. Won 1 SAG Award: Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries. Won 1 DGA Award: Directors Guild of America Awards: Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television and Miniseries. Won 1 Peabody Award: Peabody Awards: Best Visual Effects in a Non-Series. Also nominated for 1 more Emmy, 2 more Golden Globes and 1 Critics' Choice Award. Plus 19 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 279K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mick Jackson
- Claire DanesTemple Grandin
- David StrathairnProfessor Carlock
- Barry TubbRandy
- Melissa FarmanAlice
- Charles BakerBilly
- Blair BomarEllen
- Cherami LeighMarcia
- Tamara JolaineNancy
- Julia OrmondEustacia
- David BornProfessor Shanklin