A Good Person
Seen it?2023 | 128 min | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and middling reviews (57% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. 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 loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Emotional (bring tissues).
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 8 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect drug use and sex.
Allison's life falls apart following her involvement in a fatal accident. The unlikely relationship she forms with her would-be father-in-law helps her live a life worth living.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
57% on Rotten Tomatoes, 50 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$3 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 171K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Zach Braff
- Florence PughAllison
- Morgan FreemanDaniel
- Molly ShannonDiane
- Celeste O'ConnorRyan
- Chinaza UcheNathan
- Zoe Lister-JonesSimone
- Nichelle HinesMolly
- Toby OnwumereJesse
- Ignacio Diaz-SilverioQuinn
- Oli GreenThomas