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2005 | 94 min | Comedy

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It made about 6 times its budget, but just 30% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 34 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

Young employees at Shenaniganz restaurant collectively stave off boredom and adulthood with their antics.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    30% on Rotten Tomatoes, 30 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $19 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 283K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Rob McKittrick

  • Ryan ReynoldsMonty
  • Anna FarisSerena
  • Justin LongDean
  • David KoechnerDan
  • Luis GuzmánRaddimus
  • Chi McBrideBishop
  • John Francis DaleyMitch
  • Kaitlin DoubledayAmy
  • Rob BenedictCalvin
  • Alanna UbachNaomi