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Chappaquiddick

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2018 | 107 min | History, Drama, Thriller

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences. 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 likes to be kept guessing and history buffs. If you loved JFK or Nixon, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Ted Kennedy's life and political career become derailed in the aftermath of a fatal car accident in 1969 that claims the life of a young campaign strategist, Mary Jo Kopechne.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.1 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    0 wins and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $18 million worldwide on a $34 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 80K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by John Curran

  • Jason ClarkeTed Kennedy
  • Kate MaraMary Jo Kopechne
  • Ed HelmsJoseph Gargan
  • Bruce DernJoseph Kennedy
  • Jim GaffiganPaul Markham
  • Olivia ThirlbyRachel Schiff
  • Clancy BrownRobert McNamara
  • Taylor NicholsTed Sorensen
  • John FioreChief Arena
  • Gillian Mariner GordonCricket