The Cathedral
Seen it?2022 | 87 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. 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.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 27 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
An only child's meditative, impressionistic account of an American family's rise and fall over two decades.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 82 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 28K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ricky D’Ambrose
- Brian d'Arcy JamesRichard Damrosch
- Monica BarbaroLydia Damrosch
- Hudson McGuireJesse 3 Year Old
- Henry Glendon Walter VJesse 9 Year Old
- Robert Levey IIJesse 12 Year Old
- William Bednar-CarterJesse 17 Year Old
- Mark ZeislerNick Orkin
- Geraldine SingerFlora Orkin
- Cynthia MaceBillie Alloway
- Madeline HudelsonKara Orkin