Ted K
Seen it?2021 | 120 min | Drama, Crime
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences. 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-drama fans. If you loved Boys Don't Cry or Bronson, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
An exploration of Ted Kaczynski's life in Lincoln, Montana in the years leading up to his arrest as The Unabomber.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$52K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 41K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tony Stone
- Sharlto CopleyTed
- Drew PowellTom
- Christian CallowayJimmy
- Amber Rose MasonBecky
- Bob JenningsCarter
- Tahmus RoundsTommy Sauerkraut
- Sal RendinoGilbert
- Wayne PyleGary Dryce
- Megan FolsomMrs. Hill
- Travis W BruyerRanger Gary Jones