Terri
Seen it?2011 | 105 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. 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 Booksmart, 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 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Terri, a pajama-clad, disaffected high school student learns how to engage the world with the help of Mr. Fitzgerald, his assistant principal.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
Nominated for 1 Independent Spirit Award.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 34K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Azazel Jacobs
- Jacob WysockiTerri
- John C. ReillyMr. Fitzgerald
- Creed BrattonUncle James
- Olivia CrocicchiaHeather Miles
- Bridger ZadinaChad
- Mary Anne McGarryMs Hamish
- Justin PrenticeDirty Jack
- Jenna GaviganSamantha Goode
- Curtiss FrisleSex Ed
- Tara KarsianMrs. Davidson