Palm Beach
Seen it?2019 | 98 min | Comedy, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, 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
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Boogie Nights, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A group of lifelong friends reunite to celebrate a special birthday, with Sydney's iconic Palm Beach providing a stunning backdrop for the unfolding drama. The good times roll, with loads of laughter, lavish meals, flowing wine and fantastic music, but slowly tensions mount and deep secrets arise.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
46% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$3 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 18K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rachel Ward
- Bryan BrownFrank
- Sam NeillLeo
- Richard E. GrantBilly
- Greta ScacchiCharlotte
- Heather MitchellEva
- Jacqueline McKenzieBridget
- Matilda BrownElla
- Aaron JefferyDoug
- Charlie VickersDan
- Claire van der BoomHolly