Bill Cunningham New York
Seen it?2011 | 85 min | Documentary
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (99% 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 the curious. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Doubling as a cartography of the ever-changing city, Bill Cunningham New York portrays the secluded pioneer of street fashion with grace and heart.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
99% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$1 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Richard Press
- Bill CunninghamSelf
- Tom WolfeSelf
- Anna WintourSelf
- Carmen Dell'OreficeSelf
- Iris ApfelSelf