Linoleum
Seen it?2023 | 101 min | Science Fiction, Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (82% 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 anyone who wants a laugh and sci-fi fans. If you loved Interstellar or Terms of Endearment, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
When the host of a failing children’s science show tries to fulfill his childhood dream of becoming an astronaut by building a rocket ship in his garage, a series of bizarre events occur that cause him to question his own reality.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 80 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$101K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 28K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Colin West
- Jim GaffiganCameron / Kent
- Rhea SeehornErin
- Katelyn NaconNora
- Gabriel RushMarc
- Amy HargreavesLinda
- West DuchovnyDarcy
- Michael Ian BlackTony
- Tony ShalhoubDr. Alvin
- Elisabeth Henry-MacariMysterious Woman / Erin
- Roger Hendricks SimonMac