The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)
Seen it?2017 | 112 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (93% 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 wants a laugh. If you loved Parenthood or Happiness, 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 52 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
An estranged family gathers together in New York for an event celebrating the artistic work of their father.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Critics' Choice Award and 1 Cannes award.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$20K worldwide on a $11 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 149K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Noah Baumbach
- Adam SandlerDanny Meyerowitz
- Ben StillerMatthew Meyerowitz
- Dustin HoffmanHarold Meyerowitz
- Emma ThompsonMaureen Meyerowitz
- Elizabeth MarvelJean Meyerowitz
- Grace Van PattenEliza Meyerowitz
- Candice BergenJulia Meyerowitz
- Adam DriverRandy
- Judd HirschL.J. Shapiro
- Rebecca MillerLoretta Shapiro