Submission
Seen it?2018 | 106 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (50% 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 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A well-respected professor who is a celebrated novelist and loving husband loses himself when he becomes obsessed with an ambitious and talented student.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
50% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 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
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 21K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Richard Levine
- Stanley TucciTed Swenson
- Addison TimlinAngela Argo
- Kyra SedgwickSherrie Swenson
- Janeane GarofaloMagda Moynahan
- Ritchie CosterDean Bentham
- Colby MinifieRuby Swenson
- Alison BartlettAngela's Mother
- David PittuBernard Levy
- Henry StramDave Sterret
- Stephanie BerryArlene Shurley