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Better Man

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2024 | 135 min | Music, Drama

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.6 out of 10) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.

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. If you loved Rocketman or Straight Outta Compton, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 15 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: expect drug use.

Follow Robbie Williams' journey from childhood, to being the youngest member of chart-topping boyband Take That, through to his unparalleled achievements as a record-breaking solo artist – all the while confronting the challenges that stratospheric fame and success can bring.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 77 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.6 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 1 Oscar, 1 Golden Globe and 1 BAFTA.

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $23 million worldwide on a $110 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 382K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Michael Gracey

  • Robbie WilliamsRobbie Williams (voice)
  • Jonno DaviesRobbie Williams
  • Steve PembertonPeter
  • Alison SteadmanBetty
  • Kate MulvanyJanet
  • Frazer HadfieldNate
  • Damon HerrimanNigel Martin-Smith
  • Raechelle BannoNicole Appleton
  • Tom BudgeGuy Chambers
  • Jake SimmanceGary Barlow