The Great Buster: A Celebration
Seen it?2018 | 102 min | Documentary, Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no 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 and the curious.
- The mood
- Light and funny, eye-opening.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A celebration of the life and career of one of America's most influential and celebrated filmmakers and comedians—Buster Keaton—whose singular style and fertile output during the silent era created his legacy as a true cinematic visionary.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$126K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 8K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Peter Bogdanovich
- Peter BogdanovichNarrator (voice)
- James KarenSelf
- Dick Van DykeSelf
- Johnny KnoxvilleSelf
- Paul DooleySelf
- French StewartSelf
- Richard LewisSelf
- Carl ReinerSelf
- Bill HaderSelf
- Mel BrooksSelf