David Brent: Life on the Road
Seen it?2016 | 96 min | Comedy, Music
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, 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 wants a laugh. If you loved Bo Burnham: Make Happy or A Mighty Wind, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A camera crew catches up with David Brent, the former star of the fictional British series, "The Office" as he now fancies himself a rockstar on the road.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
59% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 56K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ricky Gervais
- Ricky GervaisDavid Brent
- Ben Bailey SmithDom Johnson
- Rebecca GethingsMiriam Clarke
- Jo HartleyPauline Gray
- Andrew BrookeJerry 'Jezza' Collins
- Tom BennettNigel Martin
- Tom BasdenDan
- Mandeep DhillonKaren Parashar
- Diane MorganBriony Jones
- Kevin BishopDJ