Unplanned
Seen it?2019 | 109 min | Drama
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Audiences rate it highly (6.8 out of 10), though it had just 42% on Rotten Tomatoes and little 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
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Dallas Buyers Club or Erin Brockovich, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 49 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
- Critics were cooler on it than audiences.
As one of the youngest Planned Parenthood clinic directors in the nation, Abby Johnson was involved in upwards of 22,000 abortions and counseled countless women on their reproductive choices. Her passion surrounding a woman's right to choose led her to become a spokesperson for Planned Parenthood, fighting to enact legislation for the cause she so deeply believed in. Until the day she saw something that changed everything.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
42% on Rotten Tomatoes, 10 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$22 million worldwide on a $6 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 40K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Chuck Konzelman, Cary Solomon
- Ashley BratcherAbby Johnson
- Brooks RyanDoug
- Robia LaMorteCheryl
- Emma Elle RobertsMarilisa
- Robin DeMarcoKathleen
- Nellie SciuttoWeatherperson
- Mike LindellDemolition Guy
- Troy PowellProtestor
- Jared LotzShawn
- Robert ThomasonMike