Troop Zero
Seen it?2019 | 94 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Weeknight WatchWhy 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 and families. If you loved Ghost World or The Edge of Seventeen, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
In rural 1977 Georgia, a misfit girl dreams of life in outer space. When a national competition offers her a chance at her dream, to be recorded on NASA’s Golden Record, she recruits a makeshift troupe of Birdie Scouts, forging friendships that last a lifetime and beyond.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
68% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 29K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bertie, Bert
- Mckenna GraceChristmas Flint
- Viola DavisMiss Rayleen
- Jim GaffiganRamsey Flint
- Allison JanneyMiss Massey
- Charlie ShotwellJoseph
- Milan RayHell-No Price
- Johanna ColónSmash
- Bella HigginbothamAnne-Claire
- Mike EppsDwayne Champaign
- Ashley BrookePiper Keller