Larry Crowne
Seen it?2011 | 98 min | Comedy, Romance, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (36% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Crazy, Stupid, Love., start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
When he suddenly finds himself without his long-standing blue-collar job, Larry Crowne enrolls at his local college to start over. There, he becomes part of an eclectic community of students and develops a crush on his teacher.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
36% on Rotten Tomatoes, 41 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$75 million worldwide on a $30 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 213K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tom Hanks
- Tom HanksLarry Crowne
- Julia RobertsMercedes Tainot
- Bryan CranstonDean Tainot
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- Taraji P. HensonB'Ella
- Gugu Mbatha-RawTalia
- Wilmer ValderramaDell Gordo
- Pam GrierFrances
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