To Sleep with Anger
Seen it?1990 | 102 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
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 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
An enigmatic drifter from the South comes to visit an old acquaintance who now lives in South-Central LA.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
Won 4 Independent Spirit Awards: Independent Spirit Awards: Best Director, Independent Spirit Awards: Best Screenplay, Independent Spirit Awards: Best Male Lead, Independent Spirit Awards: Best Supporting Female. Also nominated for 2 more Independent Spirit Awards. Plus 2 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 40K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Charles Burnett
- Danny GloverHarry
- Paul ButlerGideon
- Mary AliceSuzie
- Richard BrooksSamuel “Baby Brother”
- Carl LumblyJunior
- Sheryl Lee RalphLinda
- Vonetta McGeePat
- Ethel AylerHattie
- Julius HarrisHerman
- Sy RichardsonMarsh