The Dish
Seen it?2000 | 101 min | Comedy, Drama, History
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop. 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 and history buffs. If you loved First Man or Hunt for the Wilderpeople, 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 41 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A group of maverick scientists on a remote Australian sheep farm are the globe's only hope for obtaining the epic images of man's first steps on the moon.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$18 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 92K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rob Sitch
- Sam NeillCliff Buxton - Dish Master
- Patrick WarburtonAl Burnett - From NASA
- Kevin HarringtonRoss 'Mitch' Mitchell - Maneuvers
- Tom LongGlenn Latham - Electronics
- Eliza SzonertJanine Kellerman - The Girl
- Roy BillingMayor Robert 'Bob' McIntyre
- John McMartinU.S. Ambassador Howard
- Bille BrownPrime Minister
- Tayler KaneRudi Kellerman - Safeguard
- Andrew S. GilbertLen Purvis