LBJ
Seen it?2017 | 98 min | Drama, History
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office loss and a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences, 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 history buffs. If you loved Judas and the Black Messiah or Jackie, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
The story of U.S. President Lyndon Baines Johnson from his young days in West Texas to the White House.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
57% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$3 million worldwide on a $20 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 238K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rob Reiner
- Woody HarrelsonLyndon B. Johnson
- Michael Stahl-DavidRobert F. Kennedy
- Richard JenkinsSen. Richard Russell
- Jennifer Jason LeighLady Bird Johnson
- Jeffrey DonovanJohn F. Kennedy
- Bill PullmanRalph Yarborough
- Brian StepanekRufus Youngblood
- Tim RansomLarry O'Brien
- C. Thomas HowellWalter Jenkins
- Doug McKeonHubert H. Humphrey