Uncorked
Seen it?2020 | 104 min | Drama, Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (91% 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. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Elijah must balance his dream of becoming a master sommelier with his father's expectations that he carry on the family's Memphis BBQ joint.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 62 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 15K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Prentice Penny
- Mamoudou AthieElijah
- Courtney B. VanceLouis
- Niecy Nash-BettsSylvia
- Matt McGorryHarvard
- Sasha CompèreTanya
- Gil OzeriRichie
- Kelly JenretteBrenda
- Bernard David JonesJT
- Meera Rohit KumbhaniLeann
- Jennifer Pierce MathusAlbert Bichot Worker