Brad's Status
Seen it?2017 | 101 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (79% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.3 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 Election, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Darkly funny.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Although Brad has a satisfying career, a sweet wife and a comfortable life in suburban Sacramento, things aren't quite what he imagined during his college glory days. When he accompanies his musical prodigy son on a university tour, he can't help comparing his life with those of his four best college friends who seemingly have more wealthy and glamorous lives. But when circumstances force him to reconnect with his former friends, Brad begins to question whether he has really failed or if their lives are actually more flawed than they appear.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 111K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mike White
- Ben StillerBrad Sloan
- Austin AbramsTroy Sloan
- Jenna FischerMelanie Sloan
- Michael SheenCraig Fisher
- Jemaine ClementBilly Wearslter
- Luke WilsonJason Hatfield
- Shazi RajaAnanya
- Luisa LeeMaya
- Mike WhiteNick Pascale
- Xavier GrobetXavier