Wrestling Ernest Hemingway
Seen it?1993 | 123 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and middling reviews (59% on Rotten Tomatoes), 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 anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 3 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Frank, a retired Irish seaman, and Walter, a retired Cuban barber, are two lonely old men trapped in the emptiness of their own lives. When they meet in a park Frank is able to start a conversation after several attempts. They begin to spend time together and become friends. But because of their different characters they often quarrel with each other and finally seperate after Frank misbehaves to Walter's friend Elaine.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
59% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$20 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 27K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Randa Haines
- Robert DuvallWalter
- Richard HarrisFrank
- Shirley MacLaineHelen Cooney
- Sandra BullockElaine
- Marty BelafskyNed Ryan
- Piper LaurieGeorgia
- Micole MercurioBernice
- Adam ArkinBookstore Manager
- Ed AmatrudoHenry's Dad