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Ed Wood

Seen it?

1994 | 127 min | Comedy, Drama, History

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

It won 2 Oscars, it earned strong reviews (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.5 out of 10) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.

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 history buffs. If you loved Green Book or Mank, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 7 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: expect drug use and sex.

The mostly true story of the legendary "worst director of all time", who, with the help of his strange friends, filmed countless B-movies without ever becoming famous or successful.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.5 out of 10

  • AwardsVery strong

    Won 2 Oscars: Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor, Academy Awards: Best Makeup. Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globes: Best Supporting Actor. Also nominated for 2 more Golden Globes, 2 BAFTAs and 1 WGA Award. Plus 15 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $18 million worldwide on a $18 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 313K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Tim Burton

  • Johnny DeppEd Wood
  • Martin LandauBela Lugosi
  • Sarah Jessica ParkerDolores Fuller
  • Patricia ArquetteKathy O'Hara
  • Jeffrey JonesCriswell
  • G.D. SpradlinReverend Lemon
  • Vincent D'OnofrioOrson Welles
  • Bill MurrayBunny Breckinridge
  • Mike StarrGeorgie Weiss
  • Max CasellaPaul Marco