The Orange Years: The Nickelodeon Story
Seen it?2018 | 102 min | Documentary
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% 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
- One for the curious. Expect to bring it up in conversation afterwards.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves through the story clearly, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
A journey behind the scenes of the Nickelodeon television network to chronicle its unprecedented success, from its humble origins as a small local channel to its status as an international phenomenon that helped shape an entire generation of children.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Scott Barber, Adam Sweeney
- Kenan ThompsonSelf
- Kel MitchellSelf
- Christine TaylorSelf
- Melissa Joan HartSelf
- Marc SummersSelf
- Drake BellSelf
- Michael C. MaronnaSelf
- Danny TamberelliSelf
- Larisa OleynikSelf
- Danny CookseySelf