Paterno
Seen it?2018 | 105 min | Drama, TV Movie
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (70% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no 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. If you loved Beast, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
After becoming the winningest coach in college football history, Joe Paterno is embroiled in Penn State's Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal, challenging his legacy and forcing him to face questions of institutional failure regarding the victims.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
70% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Emmy, 1 DGA Award and 1 WGA Award.
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 31K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Barry Levinson
- Al PacinoJoe Paterno
- Kathy BakerSue Paterno
- Kenneth MaharajMRI Tech
- Michael MastroGuido D'Elia
- Joshua MorganBobby - Media Wrangler
- Ross DegrawSports Producer
- Mitchell L. MackDevon Smith
- Larry MitchellJay Paterno
- Darren GoldsteinMike McQueary
- Riley KeoughSara Ganim