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Seen it?2003 | 110 min | Drama, TV Movie
Friday Night Flickearly ratingWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it won an Emmy. Make plans for this one.
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.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A Midwestern husband and father announces his plan to have a sex change operation.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Emmy: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Makeup for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special. Also nominated for 5 more Emmys, 3 Golden Globes and 1 DGA Award. Plus 1 other award.
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 21K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jane Anderson
- Tom WilkinsonRoy 'Ruth' Applewood
- Jessica LangeIrma Applewood
- Hayden PanettierePatty Ann Applewood
- Clancy BrownFrank
- Richard BullRoy Sr.
- Joseph SikoraWayne Applewood
- Mary SeibelEm - Roy's Mother
- Danny GoldringChurch Friend Pete
- Randall ArneyReverend Dale Muncie
- Rich KomenichCo-Worker Bob