Fireflies in the Garden
Seen it?2008 | 99 min | Drama
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 22% on Rotten Tomatoes, a box office loss and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
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. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
The semi-autobiographical story centers on the complexities of love and commitment in a family torn apart when faced with an unexpected tragedy.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
22% on Rotten Tomatoes, 34 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$7 million worldwide on a $8 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 56K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Dennis Lee
- Ryan ReynoldsMichael Waechter
- Willem DafoeCharles Waechter
- Emily WatsonJane Lawrence
- Julia RobertsLisa Waechter
- Hayden PanettiereYoung Jane
- Carrie-Anne MossKelly Hanson
- Cayden BoydYoung Michael Taylor
- Ioan GruffuddAddison
- Shannon LucioRyne
- Chase EllisonChristopher Lawrence