Taking Off
Seen it?1971 | 93 min | Music, Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office 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 wants a laugh. If you loved Better Man, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Made in 1971: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Unable to deal with her parents, Jeannie Tyne runs away from home. Larry and Lynn Tyne search for her, and in the process meet other people whose children ran away. With their children gone, the parents are now free to rediscover/enjoy life.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
Won 1 Cannes award: Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 29K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Miloš Forman
- Lynn CarlinLynn Tyne
- Buck HenryLarry Tyne
- Georgia EngelMargot
- Tony HarveyTony
- Audra LindleyAnn Lockston
- Paul BenedictBen Lockston
- Vincent SchiavelliSchiavelli
- David GittlerJamie
- Ike TurnerSelf
- Tina TurnerSelf