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2020 | 105 min | Documentary

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (100% 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 the curious. If you loved Icarus, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 45 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Follow the Indianapolis Star reporters that broke the story about USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's abuse and hear from gymnasts.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 85 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.5 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 2 Critics' Choice Awards: Critics' Choice Documentary Awards: Best Sports Documentary, Critics' Choice Documentary Awards: Best Editing. Also nominated for 3 more Critics' Choice Awards.

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Bonni Cohen, Jon Shenk

  • Maggie NicholsSelf - Gymnast
  • Jamie DantzscherSelf
  • Mark AlesiaSelf - Investigations Reporter, The Indianapolis Star
  • Rachael DenhollanderSelf
  • Géza PoszarSelf - Karolyi Choreographer
  • Tracee TalaveraSelf - USA Olympic Team 1984
  • Jennifer SeySelf