Jack Goes Boating
Seen it?2010 | 91 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A limo driver's blind date sparks a tale of love, betrayal, friendship and grace—centered on two working-class New York City couples.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
68% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$801K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 19K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Philip Seymour Hoffman
- Philip Seymour HoffmanJack
- Amy RyanConnie
- John OrtizClyde
- Daphne Rubin-VegaLucy
- Richard PetrocelliUncle Frank
- Tom McCarthyDr. Bob
- Lola GlaudiniItalian Woman
- Rafael OsorioUngainly Swimmer
- Stephen Adly GuirgisMTA Worker
- Mason PettitDrunk Man on Subway