The Red Pill
Seen it?2016 | 118 min | Documentary
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 17% on Rotten Tomatoes, a box office flop and little lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 58 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
When a feminist filmmaker sets out to document the mysterious and polarizing world of the Men’s Rights Movement, she begins to question her own beliefs. Chronicling Cassie Jaye’s journey exploring an alternate perspective on gender equality, power and privilege.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
17% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$211K worldwide; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 33K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Cassie Jaye
- Cassie JayeSelf
- Alison TiemanSelf
- Attila VinczerSelf
- Barbara SmithSelf
- Ben EvansSelf
- Brian de MatosSelf
- Carnell SmithSelf
- Chanty BinxSelf
- Dan PerrinsSelf
- Darrah De JourSelf