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Weiner

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2016 | 96 min | Documentary

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for the curious. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 36 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect sex.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Documentary featuring a jaw-dropping, behind-the-scenes look at the attempted comeback of Anthony Weiner in 2013 as he mounts a campaign for New York City mayor in the wake of his sexting scandal. Featuring unfettered access to the candidate and his campaign.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 84 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.3 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Documentary Awards: Best First Documentary (Theatrical Feature). Also nominated for 1 BAFTA, 2 more Critics' Choice Awards and 1 DGA Award. Plus 9 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $2 million worldwide; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 15K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Josh Kriegman, Elyse Steinberg

  • Anthony WeinerSelf
  • Huma AbedinSelf
  • Amit BaggaSelf - Senior Advisor
  • Adam BartaSelf
  • Sydney LeathersSelf
  • Jordan Zain WeinerSelf
  • Camille JosephSelf - Campaign Manager
  • Barbara MorganSelf - Communications Director
  • Andrew NohSelf - Campaign Aide
  • Maura TracySelf - Senior Staffer