The People's Joker
Seen it?2024 | 92 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and little 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 fantasy fans. If you loved Barbie, start here.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
An aspiring clown grappling with her gender identity combats a fascistic caped crusader.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$15K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 73K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Vera Drew
- Vera DrewJoker the Harlequin
- Lynn DowneyJoker's Mom
- Kane DistlerMr. J
- Nathan FaustynPenguin
- David Liebe HartRa's Al Ghul
- Phil BraunBatsy (voice)
- Griffin KramerYoung Joker
- Christian CallowayDoctor Crane
- Trevor DrinkwaterEdward Nygma aka The Riddler
- Ruin CarrollIvy (voice)