Whatever Happened to Harold Smith?
Seen it?2000 | 95 min | Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (40% on Rotten Tomatoes), 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
- Right up the alley of anyone who wants a laugh. Soaked in 1970s atmosphere.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Light on its feet, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.
It's 1976, and Vinny is a confused teenager who can't decide whether he is a disco king or a proto punk rocker.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
40% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- 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 15K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Peter Hewitt
- Tom CourtenayHarold Smith
- Michael LeggeVincent Smith
- Laura FraserJoanna Robinson
- LuluIrene Smith
- Stephen FryDr. Peter Robinson
- Charlotte RobertsLucy Robinson
- Amanda RootMargaret Robinson
- David ThewlisNesbit
- Charlie HunnamDaz
- James CordenWalter