Measure of a Man
Seen it?2018 | 100 min | Comedy, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (52% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, 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 wants a laugh. If you loved Snack Shack or Dazed and Confused, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
A bullied teen experiences a turning point summer in which he learns to stand up for himself.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
52% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 20K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jim Loach
- Blake CooperBobby Marks
- Donald SutherlandDr. Kahn
- Luke WilsonMarty Marks
- Liana LiberatoMichelle Marks
- Danielle Rose RussellJoanie Williams
- Luke BenwardPete Marino
- Sam KeeleyJim Smith
- Beau KnappWillie Rumson
- Judy GreerLenore Marks
- Ryan BoudreauDougie Newman