Pippin
Seen it?1981 | 112 min | Music, Comedy, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It drew serious awards attention and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had 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
- Great for people who'll be humming afterwards and people who like their stories with a little heart-flutter. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top. Fans of How to Marry a Millionaire or Victor/Victoria should feel right at home.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Light on its feet, at 1 hr 52 min.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.
A mysterious performance troupe led by a Leading Player tells the story of Pippin, a young prince on his search for meaning and significance. Taped at Hamilton Place in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
25 wins and 16 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 241K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Sheehan
- Ben VereenLeading Player
- William KattPippin
- Chita RiveraFastrada
- Martha RayeBertha
- Leslie DennistonCatherine
- Benjamin RaysonCharlemagne
- Christopher ChadmanLewis
- Carmine RizzoTheo
- Joanie P. OneillPlayer
- Debra PhelanPlayer