The Confirmation
Seen it?2016 | 101 min | Drama, Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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 Code 3, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A divorced father reconnects with his son when they track down a stolen toolbox over the course of a weekend.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$8K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 26K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bob Nelson
- Clive OwenWalt
- Jaeden MartellAnthony
- Maria BelloBonnie
- Tim Blake NelsonVaughn
- Patton OswaltDrake
- Matthew ModineKyle
- Stephen TobolowskyFather Lyons
- Robert ForsterOtto
- Spencer DreverAllen
- Michael EklundTucker