The Banker
Seen it?2020 | 120 min | Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (79% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (7.6 out of 10). 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 loves a strong drama. If you loved Ford v Ferrari or The Hurricane, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
In the 1960s, two entrepreneurs hatch an ingenious business plan to fight for housing integration—and equal access to the American Dream.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
7.6 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 6 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a solid audience
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 272K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by George Nolfi
- Anthony MackieBernard Garrett
- Samuel L. JacksonJoe Morris
- Nicholas HoultMatt Steiner
- Nia LongEunice Garrett
- Scott Daniel JohnsonRobert Florance, Jr.
- Jessie T. UsherTony Jackson
- Colm MeaneyPatrick Barker
- Paul Ben-VictorDonald Silverthorne
- James DuMontSenator McClellan
- Taylor BlackSusie