Freak Show
Seen it?2018 | 91 min | Comedy, Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop, almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (53% on Rotten Tomatoes), this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Mean Girls or Easy A, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
The story of teenager Billy Bloom who, despite attending an ultra conservative high school, makes the decision to run for homecoming queen.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
53% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$21K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 26K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Trudie Styler
- Alex LawtherBilly Bloom
- Ian NelsonFlip
- AnnaSophia RobbBlah Blah Blah
- Celia WestonFlorence
- Abigail BreslinLynette
- Bette MidlerMuv
- Larry PineWilliam
- Christopher Dylan WhiteBernard
- Willa FitzgeraldTiffany Tarbell
- Michael ParkPrincipal Onnigan