Andre the Giant
Seen it?2018 | 84 min | Documentary, TV Movie
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (96% 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
- Made for the curious. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 24 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
An ambitious and wide-ranging documentary exploring Andre’s upbringing in France, his celebrated career in WWE, and his forays in the entertainment world.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 24K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jason Hehir
- André RoussimoffSelf (archive footage)
- Hulk HoganSelf
- Arnold SchwarzeneggerSelf
- Vince McMahonSelf
- Ric FlairSelf
- Gene OkerlundSelf
- Billy CrystalSelf
- Rob ReinerSelf
- Robin WrightSelf
- Jerry LawlerSelf