Magic Mike
Seen it?2012 | 110 min | Drama, Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 24 times its budget, though it had a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences. 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. If you loved Donnie Brasco or Schindler's List, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Mike, an experienced stripper, takes a younger performer called The Kid under his wing and schools him in the arts of partying, picking up women, and making easy money.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
78% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Won 1 Independent Spirit Award: Independent Spirit Awards: Best Supporting Male.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$167 million worldwide on a $7 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 377K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Steven Soderbergh
- Channing TatumMike Lane
- Matthew McConaugheyDallas
- Alex PettyferAdam
- Cody H. CarolinBrooke
- Olivia MunnJoanna
- Joe ManganielloBig Dick Richie
- Matt BomerKen
- James Martin KellySal
- Reid CarolinPaul
- Adam RodriguezTito