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The Daytrippers

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1997 | 87 min | Comedy, Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (73% on Rotten Tomatoes). 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. If you loved Happiness, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 27 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect sex.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Eliza D'Amico thinks her marriage to Louis is going great until she finds a mysterious love note to her husband. Concerned, she goes to her mother for advice. Eliza, her parents, her sister Jo, and Jo's boyfriend all pile into the station wagon and go to the city to confront Louis with the letter. On the way, the five explore their relations with each other and meet many interesting people.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    73% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Cannes award.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $2 million worldwide on a $600K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 66K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Greg Mottola

  • Hope DavisEliza D'Amico
  • Pat McNamaraJim Malone
  • Anne MearaRita Malone
  • Parker PoseyJo Malone
  • Liev SchreiberCarl Petrovic
  • Campbell ScottEddie Masler
  • Stanley TucciLouis D'Amico
  • Marc GrapeyAaron
  • Marcia Gay HardenLibby
  • Marcia HaufrechtMolly