This World, Then the Fireworks
Seen it?1997 | 100 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 38% on Rotten Tomatoes, 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 crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Monster or Shadow of a Doubt, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence and sex.
In 1950s, two incestuous lovers, a depraved suave journalist and his equally depraved prostitute sister, plan to get rich through seduction and murder.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
38% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$52K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 8K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Oblowitz
- Billy ZaneMarty Lakewood
- Gina GershonCarol Lakewood Morton
- Sheryl LeeLois Archer
- Philip LockeMarty Lakewood's Father
- Elis ImbodenNeighbour's Wife
- Christian DurangoLittle Marty Lakewood
- Sloan CobbLittle Carol Lakewood
- Roberta HanleyYounger Mom Lakewood
- Robert PentzLou
- Marianna AlacchiGlenda