The Lottery
Seen it?2010 | 81 min | Documentary, Thriller
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, 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
- Tailor-made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and people who love a true story told well. You'll come away knowing something you didn't.
- The mood
- Tense, eye-opening.
- The pace
- Well paced for a documentary, at 1 hr 21 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
Four children enter a high-stakes lottery. If they win, they can attend one of the best schools in New York. A look at the crisis in public education, The Lottery makes the case than any child can succeed.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
64% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$55K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Madeleine Rotzler
- Cory BookerSelf
- Geoffrey CanadaSelf