That's What I Am
Seen it?2011 | 101 min | Drama, Family, Comedy, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office loss 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 romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and families. If you loved Lucas or Say Anything..., start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
A coming-of-age story that follows 12-year-old Andy Nichol, a bright student who, like most kids his age, will do anything to avoid conflict for fear of suffering overwhelming ridicule and punishment from his junior high school peers.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
60% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$6K worldwide on a $5 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 32K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Pavone
- Chase EllisonAndy Nichol
- Ed HarrisMr. Simon
- Molly ParkerSherri Nichol
- Mia Rose FramptonMary Clear
- Amy MadiganPrincipal Kelner
- Renwick D. Scott IIDan Rainier
- Randy OrtonEd Freel
- Yvette RachelleYvette Swedish Supermodel
- Jordan ReynoldsRicky Brown
- Daniel YelskyNorman Grunmeyer