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Ingrid Goes West

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2017 | 98 min | Comedy, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. 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 The Punisher: One Last Kill 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 38 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Ingrid becomes obsessed with a social network star named Taylor Sloane who seemingly has a perfect life. But when Ingrid decides to drop everything and move west to be Taylor's friend, her behaviour turns unsettling and dangerous.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.4 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 1 Independent Spirit Award: Independent Spirit Awards: Best First Feature. Also nominated for 1 more Independent Spirit Award. Plus 1 other award.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $25 million worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 120K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Matt Spicer

  • Aubrey PlazaIngrid Thorburn
  • Elizabeth OlsenTaylor Sloane
  • O'Shea Jackson Jr.Dan Pinto
  • Wyatt RussellEzra O'Keefe
  • Billy MagnussenNicky Sloane
  • Pom KlementieffHarley Chung
  • Hannah Pearl UttNicole
  • Joseph BreenGarth Lafayette
  • Angelica AmorCindy
  • Meredith HagnerCharlotte