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Seen it?2016 | 88 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (38% 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 loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 28 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Gentle and broken, a homeless man fights others on video for money but soon finds comfort in an unlikely friend and the lost diary of a young girl.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
38% on Rotten Tomatoes, 41 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 89K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Knate Gwaltney
- Thomas Haden ChurchWillie
- Terrence HowardPope
- Boyd HolbrookPinky
- Rhys WakefieldJ.J.
- Zach VillaTyler
- David HenrieClean Cut Man
- Conrad RobertsMethusalah
- Adam ClarkSkillet
- William Stanford DavisJazzy
- Macy GrayDen Mother