The Interrupters
Seen it?2011 | 129 min | Documentary
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (99% 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 the curious.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 2 hr 9 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
The Interrupters tells the moving and surprising stories of three Violence Interrupters — former gang members who try to protect their Chicago communities from the violence they once caused.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
99% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$282K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Steve James
- Tio HardimanHimself
- Ameena MatthewsHerself
- Cobe WilliamsHimself
- Gary SlutkinHimself
- Caprysha AndersonHerself
- Eddie BocanegraHimself
- "Lil' Mikey" DavisHimself