The Speed Cubers
Seen it?2020 | 40 min | Documentary
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy 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 sports fans (and people who swear they aren't) and people who love a story about friendship. You don't need to know the game to feel the big moments. Sits nicely alongside Free Solo. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Well paced for a documentary, at 40 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
This documentary captures the extraordinary twists and turns in the journeys of Rubik's Cube-solving champions Max Park and Feliks Zemdegs.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
Our audience score: 63%
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sue Kim
- Max ParkSelf
- Feliks ZemdegsSelf