On the Rocks
Seen it?2020 | 96 min | Drama, Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.1 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 anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Crimes and Misdemeanors, start here. 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 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Faced with sudden doubts about her marriage, a young New York mother teams up with her larger-than-life playboy father to tail her husband.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe and 2 Critics' Choice Awards.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$992K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 111K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sofia Coppola
- Bill MurrayFelix
- Rashida JonesLaura
- Marlon WayansDean
- Jessica HenwickFiona
- Jenny SlateVanessa
- Liyanna MuscatMaya
- Alexandra Mary ReimerTheo
- Anna Chanel ReimerTheo
- Barbara BainGran
- Juliana CanfieldAmanda