The Death of Dick Long
Seen it?2019 | 100 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences. 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 crime-drama fans and anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence and sex.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Dick died last night, and Zeke and Earl don’t want anybody finding out how. That’s too bad though, cause news travels fast in small-town Alabama.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$37K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 57K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Daniel Scheinert
- Michael Abbott Jr.Zeke Olsen
- Virginia NewcombLydia Olsen
- Andre HylandEarl Wyeth
- Sarah BakerOfficer Dudley
- Jess WeixlerJane Long
- Poppy CunninghamCynthia Olsen
- Roy Wood Jr.Dr. Richter
- Sunita ManiLake Travis
- Janelle CochraneSheriff Spenser
- Daniel ScheinertDick Long