Sword of Trust
Seen it?2019 | 89 min | Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (93% 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
- Right up the alley of anyone who wants a laugh. Easy company after a long day.
- The mood
- Darkly funny.
- The pace
- Zips along, at 1 hr 29 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.
When Cynthia and Mary show up to collect Cynthia's inheritance from her deceased grandfather, the only item she's received is an antique sword that he believed to be proof that the South won the Civil War.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$323K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 13K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lynn Shelton
- Marc MaronMel
- Jon BassNathaniel
- Michaela WatkinsMary
- Jillian BellCynthia
- Toby HussHog Jaws
- Dan BakkedahlKingpin
- Lynn SheltonDeirdre
- Timothy PaulZeke
- Whitmer ThomasJake
- Al ElliottJimmy