Nuts
Seen it?1987 | 116 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (42% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences, 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 1 hr 56 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A high-class call girl accused of murder fights for the right to stand trial rather than be declared mentally incompetent.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
42% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$31 million worldwide on a $25 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 34K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Martin Ritt
- Barbra StreisandClaudia Draper
- Richard DreyfussAaron Levinsky
- Maureen StapletonRose Kirk
- Karl MaldenArthur Kirk
- Eli WallachDr. Herbert A. Morrison
- Robert WebberFrancis MacMillan
- James WhitmoreJudge Stanley Murdoch
- Leslie NielsenAllen Green
- William PrinceClarence Middleton
- Dakin MatthewsJudge Lawrence Block