Snatched
Seen it?2017 | 90 min | Action, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (36% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.3 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 wants a laugh and action fans.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
After being dumped by her boyfriend on the eve of their vacation to South America, impetuous dreamer Emily convinces her ultra-cautious mother Linda to step in as her travel companion. When the two are promptly kidnapped upon arrival in Ecuador, they must work through their differences to navigate the jungle and reach safety.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
36% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$61 million worldwide on a $42 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 102K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jonathan Levine
- Amy SchumerEmily Middleton
- Goldie HawnLinda Middleton
- Tom BatemanJames
- Christopher MeloniRoger Simmons
- Wanda SykesRuth
- Ike BarinholtzJeffrey Middleton
- Óscar JaenadaMorgado
- Randall ParkMichael
- Joan CusackBarb
- Raven GoodwinLew