Bully
Seen it?2013 | 24 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. 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 The Fabelmans or Boyhood, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 24 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
When a video of Toby being brutally humiliated at school appears on the Internet, Toby's high school and parents take action. However, with an overbearing father and a willfully unaware mother, Toby soon learns that his demons are not just in the classroom.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 PGA Award: Producers Guild of America Awards: Best Documentary Picture. Plus 7 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$4 million worldwide on a $55K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 24K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rob Weiermair
- Richard MeehanToby
- Shaw JonesRuss
- Royana BlackCassie
- Noland AmmonLiam
- Reid ShapiroAdam
- Nicholas NorjeanAdam
- Catherine KameiPrincipal
- Marc BossleyFrank
- Sara BaileySuzanne