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Henry Fool

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1998 | 137 min | Comedy, Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little 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
A natural pick for politics junkies and anyone who wants a laugh. Power and ambition drive every scene. Critics like it more than audiences, which usually means it takes its time or takes risks.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Gives its people room to develop, at 2 hr 17 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect violence and drug use.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
  • Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.

An egocentric bum transforms the lives of a shy New Jersey garbageman and his sister.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    Our audience score: 57%

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $1 million worldwide on a $900K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 27K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Hal Hartley

  • Thomas Jay RyanHenry Fool
  • James UrbaniakSimon Grim
  • Parker PoseyFay Grim
  • Maria PorterMary
  • James SaitoMr. Deng
  • Kevin CorriganWarren
  • Liam AikenNed
  • Miho NikaidoGnoc Deng
  • Gene RuffiniOfficer Buñuel
  • Nicholas HopeFather Hawkes