Wormwood
Seen it?2017 | 256 min | Documentary, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and little 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 the curious.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Unhurried and epic, at 4 hr 16 min.
- What might put you off
- It's long: 4 hr 16 min.
In this genre-bending tale, Errol Morris explores the mysterious death of a U.S. scientist entangled in a secret Cold War program known as MK-Ultra.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
90% 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; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 45K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Errol Morris
- Peter SarsgaardFrank Olson
- Molly ParkerAlice Olson
- Christian CamargoDr. Robert Lashbrook
- Scott ShepherdVincent Ruwet
- Tim Blake NelsonSidney Gottlieb
- Michael ChernusMal
- Jack DokeYoung Eric Olson
- David Kairys
- Jimmi SimpsonCIA Agent
- Stephen DeRosa