The North Avenue Irregulars
Seen it?1979 | 100 min | Family, Action, Comedy, Crime
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little 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 crime fans, anyone who wants a laugh and action fans.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1979: an older pace and style.
When crooks set up operations in a traditional town, a minister and a group of church ladies are willing to do anything, no matter how wacky, to get them out.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
78% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 17K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bruce Bilson
- Edward HerrmannMichael Hill
- Barbara HarrisVickie
- Susan ClarkAnne
- Karen ValentineJane
- Cloris LeachmanClaire
- Patsy KellyRose
- Virginia CapersCleo
- Douglas FowleyDelaney
- Michael ConstantineMarv
- Steve FrankenTom