Brian Banks
Seen it?2019 | 99 min | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and little 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 loves a strong drama. If you loved Raging Bull, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
An All-American football player's dreams to play in the NFL are halted when he is falsely accused of rape and sent to prison.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
63% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$10 million worldwide on a $10 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 54K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tom Shadyac
- Aldis HodgeBrian Banks
- Greg KinnearJustin Brooks
- Tiffany DupontAlissa Bjerkhoel
- Sherri ShepherdLeomia
- Melanie LiburdKarina
- Dorian MissickMick Randolph
- Xosha RoquemoreKennisha Rice
- Matt BattagliaPete Carroll
- Jose Miguel VasquezDistrict Attorney Mateo
- Morgan FreemanJerome Johnson (uncredited)