Showing Up
Seen it?2023 | 107 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (88% 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. If you loved Synecdoche, New York or My Girl, 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 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
In the days leading up to a possibly career-changing exhibition, a sculptor navigates her relationships with family, friends, and colleagues.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 85 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 2 Cannes awards.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$709K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 29K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kelly Reichardt
- Michelle WilliamsLizzy
- Hong ChauJo
- Maryann PlunkettJean
- John MagaroSean
- André 3000Eric
- Amanda PlummerDorothy
- Matt MalloyLee
- Heather LawlessMarlene
- James Le GrosIra
- Denzel RodriguezWilliam