A Bag of Hammers
Seen it?2011 | 85 min | Comedy, Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
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 The Kid or Mrs. Doubtfire, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Two misfit best friends incapable of growing up, whose direction is tested by an abandoned child, worn beyond his years; together they invent the family they've always needed.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
62% on Rotten Tomatoes, 50 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 13K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Brian Crano
- Jason RitterBen Dwellman
- Jake SandvigAlan Manilow
- Chandler CanterburyKelsey Patterson
- Rebecca HallMelanie 'Mel' Manilow
- Todd LouisoMarty
- Gabriel MachtWyatt
- Sally KirklandOlder Jewish Lady
- Elmarie WendelThe Mark
- Carrie PrestonLynette
- Johnny SimmonsKelsey Patterson (Age 18)