Palm Springs

Name: Palm Springs
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Science Fiction
Released: 2020-07-10
Cast: Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti, J.K. Simmons, Peter Gallagher, Meredith Hagner

2020 | 90 min | Comedy, Romance, Science Fiction

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.3 out of 10), it drew serious awards attention and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.

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 sci-fi fans. If you loved Terminator 2: Judgment Day, start here.
The mood: Light and funny, romantic.
The pace: Breezy, at 1 hr 30 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: expect drug use.

When carefree Nyles and reluctant maid of honor Sarah have a chance encounter at a Palm Springs wedding, things get complicated when they find themselves unable to escape the venue, themselves, or each other.

How it earned its rating

CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesStrong
7.3 out of 10
AwardsStrong
Won 4 Critics' Choice Awards: Critics' Choice Movie Awards: Best Comedy, Critics' Choice Super Awards: Best Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie, Critics' Choice Super Awards: Best Actor in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie, Critics' Choice Super Awards: Best Actress in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie. Won 1 Independent Spirit Award: Independent Spirit Awards: Best First Screenplay. Also nominated for 2 Golden Globes, 2 more Critics' Choice Awards and 1 DGA Award. Plus 2 other awards.
Box office & staying powerWeak
$2 million worldwide on a $5 million budget
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 573K people sought it out in the past year