Middle Men
Seen it?2009 | 105 min | Drama, Comedy, Crime
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (40% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, 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 crime-drama fans and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Get Shorty or Donnie Brasco, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence and drug use.
Chronicles Jack Harris, one of the pioneers of internet commerce, as he wrestles with his morals and struggles not to drown in a sea of conmen, mobsters, drug addicts, and pornstars.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
40% on Rotten Tomatoes, 60 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 33K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by George Gallo
- Luke WilsonJack Harris
- Giovanni RibisiWayne Beering
- Gabriel MachtBuck Dolby
- James CaanJerry Haggerty
- Jacinda BarrettDiana Harris
- Kevin PollakCurt Allmans
- Laura RamseyAudrey Dawns
- Rade ŠerbedžijaNikita Sokoloff
- Terry CrewsJames
- Kelsey GrammerFrank Griffin