Lady Bird
Seen it?2017 | 94 min | Drama, Comedy
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (99% on Rotten Tomatoes), it drew serious awards attention, it made about 8 times its budget and it's still drawing plenty of interest. 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 anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Mean Girls or Easy A, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Lady Bird McPherson, a strong willed, deeply opinionated, artistic 17 year old comes of age in Sacramento. Her relationship with her mother and her upbringing are questioned and tested as she plans to head off to college.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
99% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 5 Oscars.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$79 million worldwide on a $10 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 735K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Greta Gerwig
- Saoirse RonanLady Bird McPherson
- Laurie MetcalfMarion McPherson
- Tracy LettsLarry McPherson
- Lucas HedgesDanny O'Neill
- Timothée ChalametKyle Sheible
- Beanie FeldsteinJulie Steffans
- Lois SmithSister Sarah Joan
- Stephen McKinley HendersonFather Leviatch
- Odeya RushJenna Walton
- Jordan RodriguesMiguel McPherson