Somewhere in Queens
Seen it?2023 | 106 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (92% 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.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Leo and Angela Russo live a simple life in Queens, surrounded by their overbearing Italian-American family. When their son finds success on his high school basketball team, Leo tears the family apart trying to make it happen.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$2 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 51K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ray Romano
- Ray RomanoLeo Russo
- Laurie MetcalfAngela Russo
- Jacob WardMatthew 'Sticks' Russo
- Sadie StanleyDani Brooks
- Jennifer EspositoPamela Carmelo
- Deirdre FrielRosa Russo
- Jon ManfrellottiPetey
- Danny GarciaSal
- Erik GriffinDJ Joey Bones
- June GableMama Russo