To Leslie
Seen it?2022 | 119 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy 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 loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 59 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect drug use.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A West Texas single mother wins the lottery and squanders it just as fast, leaving behind a world of heartbreak. Years later, with her charm running out and nowhere to go, she fights to rebuild her life and find redemption.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 84 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$27K worldwide; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 67K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Morris
- Andrea RiseboroughLeslie
- Marc MaronSweeney
- Andre RoyoRoyal
- Owen TeagueJames
- Allison JanneyNancy
- Stephen RootDutch
- James Landry HébertPete
- Matt LauriaHandsome Outlaw
- Catfish JeanDarren
- Drew Youngblood13-Year-Old James