Tully
Seen it?2018 | 95 min | Comedy, Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
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 Hannah and Her Sisters or Terms of Endearment, 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 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect sex.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Marlo, a mother of three, including a newborn, is gifted a night nanny by her brother. Hesitant at first, she quickly forms a bond with the thoughtful, surprising, and sometimes challenging nanny named Tully.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe and 1 Critics' Choice Award.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$16 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 366K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jason Reitman
- Charlize TheronMarlo Moreau
- Mackenzie DavisTully
- Ron LivingstonDrew Moreau
- Mark DuplassCraig
- Asher Miles FallicaJonah Moreau
- Lia FranklandSarah Moreau
- Elaine TanElyse
- Gameela WrightLaurie
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