Wakefield
Seen it?2017 | 106 min | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.1 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 anyone who loves a strong drama. 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 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A man's nervous breakdown causes him to leave his wife and live in his attic for several months.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
72% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$798K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 63K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robin Swicord
- Bryan CranstonHoward Wakefield
- Jennifer GarnerDiana Wakefield
- Jason O'MaraDirk Morrison
- Beverly D'AngeloBabs
- Ian Anthony DaleBen Jacobs
- Pippa Bennett-WarnerEmily
- Ellery SprayberryGiselle
- Victoria BrunoTaylor
- Monica LawsonEllen
- Isaac LeyvaHerbert