Like Dandelion Dust
Seen it?2009 | 100 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss 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 loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Rip Porter is sentenced to seven years in prison for beating his wife, Wendy. When he is released, he discovers that Wendy gave up their child, and the privileged Campbell family adopted him. The two families are soon in a legal battle for the child they both love.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$353K worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 39K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jon Gunn
- Mira SorvinoWendy Porter
- Barry PepperRip Porter
- Cole HauserJack Campbell
- Kate LeveringMolly Campbell
- Maxwell Perry CottonJoey Campbell
- L. Scott CaldwellAllyson Bower
- Abby BrammellBeth Norton
- Kirk B.R. WollerBill Norton
- Brett RiceJudge Evans
- Chad GundersenCop 1