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Tell Me Who I Am

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2019 | 85 min | Documentary, Drama, Mystery

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and the curious. If you loved Bowling for Columbine, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense, eye-opening.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 25 min.
What might put you off
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

In this documentary, Alex trusts his twin, Marcus, to tell him about his past after he loses his memory. But Marcus is hiding a dark family secret.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    97% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.4 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 233K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Ed Perkins

  • Alex LewisSelf
  • Marcus LewisSelf
  • Andrew CaleyJack
  • Kathleen RaineyJill
  • Thomas MulhurnYoung Alex
  • Luke MulhurnYoung Marcus
  • Evan MiltonAlex / Marcus
  • Laura ObiolsEmma