The Nugget
Seen it?2002 | 89 min | Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, 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
- One for people who love a story about friendship and anyone who wants a laugh. The friendships are the beating heart of it.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Zips along, at 1 hr 29 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.
'The Nugget' looks at how instant wealth suddenly changes the lives of three working class men - not necessarily for the better, but always with hilarious consequences.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$2 million worldwide on a $200K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 14K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bill Bennett
- Eric BanaLotto
- Stephen CurryWookie
- Dave O'NeilSue
- Peter MoonRatner
- Vince ColosimoDimitri
- Belinda EmmettCheryl
- Chris HaywoodDoug
- Jean KittsonJoyce
- Max CullenWally
- Alan BroughJurgen