Starlet
Seen it?2012 | 103 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop. 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 43 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
An unlikely friendship forms between 21 year-old Jane and the elderly Sadie after Jane discovers a hidden stash of money inside an object at Sadie's yard sale.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$146K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 91K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sean Baker
- Dree HemingwayJane
- Besedka JohnsonSadie
- Stella MaeveMelissa
- James RansoneMikey
- Karren KaragulianArash
- Mickey O'HaganJanice
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