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John Mulaney & The Sack Lunch Bunch

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2019 | 70 min | Comedy, Family, Music

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no 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 and families. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Light and funny, feel-good.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 10 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

John Mulaney and his kid pals tackle existential topics for all ages with catchy songs, comedy sketches and special guests in a nostalgic variety special.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    96% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Emmy.

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 17K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Rhys Thomas

  • John MulaneyJohn Mulaney
  • Jake GyllenhaalMr. Music
  • Annaleigh AshfordCrying Lady
  • Natasha LyonneNatasha Lyonne
  • David ByrneDavid Byrne
  • Richard KindRichard Kind
  • André De ShieldsThe Tutor
  • Alexander BelloAlex
  • Tyler BourkeTyler
  • Ava BrigliaAva