Marvelous and the Black Hole
Seen it?2022 | 81 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. 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. If you loved My Girl, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, emotional (bring tissues).
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 21 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A teenage delinquent befriends a surly magician who helps her navigate her inner demons and dysfunctional family with sleight of hand magic.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 7K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kate Tsang
- MiyakoSammy
- Rhea PerlmanMargot
- Leonardo NamAngus
- Kannon OmachiPatricia
- Paulina LuleMarianne
- Keith PowellLeo
- Lauren KnuttiClaire
- Aris AlvaradoVega
- Raymond McAnallyDave
- Beth HallBernice