It's Such a Beautiful Day
Seen it?2012 | 62 min | Animation, Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office 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 anyone who wants a laugh and animation lovers. If you loved The Mitchells vs. the Machines, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Darkly funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 2 min.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Bill struggles to put together his shattered psyche.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 90 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.9 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 81K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Don Hertzfeldt
- Don HertzfeldtNarrator (voice)
- Sara CushmanDoctor (voice)