Winnebago Man
Seen it?2010 | 85 min | Documentary, Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and little lasting buzz. 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 and the curious.
- The mood
- Light and funny, eye-opening.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Jack Rebney is the most famous man you've never heard of - after cursing his way through a Winnebago sales video, Rebney's outrageously funny outtakes became an underground sensation and made him an internet superstar. Filmmaker Ben Steinbauer journeys to the top of a mountain to find the recluse who unwittingly became the "Winnebago Man".
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$178K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 23K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ben Steinbauer
- Jack RebneySelf
- Ben SteinbauerSelf
- Nick PrueherSelf
- Joe PickettSelf
- Douglas RushkoffSelf
- Charlie SoteloSelf
- Alan BerlinerSelf
- Alexsey VaynerSelf
- Mike MitchellSelf
- Cinco BarnesSelf