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Seen it?2002 | 96 min | Drama, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a lukewarm 6.7 out of 10 from audiences. 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 likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Gone Girl or The Killing of a Sacred Deer, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Sy Parrish has lovingly developed photographs for the Yorkin family since their son was a baby. But as the Yorkins' lives become fuller, Sy's only seems lonelier, until he eventually convinces himself he's part of their family. When Sy's picture-perfect fantasy collides with an ugly dose of reality, a bizarre and thrilling confrontation ensues.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Critics' Choice Award.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$52 million worldwide on a $12 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 257K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mark Romanek
- Robin WilliamsSeymour "Sy" Parrish
- Connie NielsenNina Yorkin
- Michael VartanWill Yorkin
- Gary ColeBill Owens
- Erin DanielsMaya Burson
- Clark GreggPaul Outerbridge
- Nick SearcyRepairman
- Dylan SmithJake Yorkin
- Eriq La SalleJames Van Der Zee
- Paul Kim Jr.Yoshi Araki