Pressure Cooker
Seen it?2008 | 99 min | Documentary
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz 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
- Great for people who love a good growing-up story and food lovers. Small moments carry real weight here, the way they do when you're young. Don't watch it hungry.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Well paced for a documentary, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
A committed, passionate teacher tries to make all the difference in the lives of disadvantaged students.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes
- 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; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 664 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mark Becker, Jennifer Grausman