Paddleton
Seen it?2019 | 89 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. 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 50/50 or The Banshees of Inisherin, 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 29 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
An unlikely friendship between two neighbors becomes an unexpectedly emotional journey when the younger man is diagnosed with terminal cancer.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 35K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alex Lehmann
- Mark DuplassMichael
- Ray RomanoAndy
- Christine WoodsDoctor Hagen
- Jen SungMaster Liu
- Stephen OyoungChien
- Bjorn JohnsonMaster Liu (voice)
- Harry DejCopy Shop Customer
- Sierra FiskOlive
- Alana CarithersDr. Laurey (voice)
- Lu JunchangKu Woo Tai