The Appointments of Dennis Jennings
Seen it?1988 | 29 min | Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, 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 anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 29 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Dennis Jennings is an introverted daydreamer, sleepwalking through life. He is a professional waiter and has an equally-dull girlfriend, Emma. In an attempt to release his pent-up feelings of isolation, he begins seeing a psychiatrist, only to discover that the doctor is somewhat less than interested in what he has to say. The film won an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Oscar: Best Live Action Short Film.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 14K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Dean Parisot
- Steven WrightDennis Jennings
- Rowan AtkinsonDr. Schooner
- Laurie MetcalfEmma
- CarrotteLaughing Psychiatrist
- Christopher DurangLaughing Psychiatrist
- Martha GehmanLisa
- Joe GrifasiBartender
- Thomas IkedaLaughing Psychiatrist
- Dana IveyNewscaster
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