Project X

Name: Project X
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2012-03-01
Cast: Thomas Mann, Oliver Cooper, Jonathan Daniel Brown, Dax Flame, Kirby Bliss Blanton

2012 | 88 min | Comedy

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It made about 9 times its budget and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had just 29% on Rotten Tomatoes. 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. If you loved Ferris Bueller's Day Off, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood: Light and funny.
The pace: Breezy, at 1 hr 28 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.
Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

Three high school seniors throw a party to make a name for themselves. As the night progresses, things spiral out of control as word of the party spreads.

How it earned its rating

CriticsWeak
29% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
AwardsWeak
0 wins and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
Box office & staying powerStrong
$103 million worldwide on a $12 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 377K people sought it out in the past year