Standing Up, Falling Down
Seen it?2020 | 91 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. 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.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
An unlikely friendship kindles between a struggling stand-up comedian from L.A. — forced to move back home to Eastern Long Island with his tail between his legs — and a tragically flawed, but charming and charismatic, alcoholic dermatologist. Discovering to be kindred spirits, each helps the other find healing, in addition to the confidence to face the "failures" in their lives.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 10K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Matt Ratner
- Billy CrystalMarty
- Ben SchwartzScott
- Grace GummerMegan
- Eloise MumfordBecky
- John BehlmannOwen
- David CastañedaRuis
- Kevin DunnGary Rollins
- Debra MonkJeanie Rollins
- Nate CorddryAdam
- Caitlin McGeeTaylor