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I'm Not There

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2007 | 135 min | Drama, Music

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (76% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss. 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
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Rocketman or 8 Mile, start here. 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 2 hr 15 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Six actors portray six personas of music legend Bob Dylan in scenes depicting various stages of his life, chronicling his rise from unknown folksinger to international icon and revealing how Dylan constantly reinvented himself.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    76% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.5 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Won 1 Venice award: Grand Jury Prize of the Venice Film Festival. Also nominated for 1 Oscar.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $4 million worldwide on a $20 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 205K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Todd Haynes

  • Christian BaleJack / Pastor John
  • Cate BlanchettJude
  • Marcus Carl FranklinWoody / Chaplin Boy
  • Richard GereBilly
  • Heath LedgerRobbie
  • Ben WhishawArthur
  • Charlotte GainsbourgClaire
  • David CrossAllen Ginsberg
  • Bruce GreenwoodKeenan Jones / Garrett
  • Julianne MooreAlice Fabian