A Prairie Home Companion
Seen it?2006 | 105 min | Drama, Comedy, Music
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.3 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 wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A look at what goes on backstage during the last broadcast of America's most celebrated radio show, where singing cowboys Dusty and Lefty, a country music siren, and a host of others hold court.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$26 million worldwide on a $10 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 92K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Altman
- Meryl StreepYolanda Johnson
- Lily TomlinRhonda Johnson
- Lindsay LohanLola Johnson
- Garrison KeillorGK
- Woody HarrelsonDusty
- John C. ReillyLefty
- Virginia MadsenDangerous Woman
- Kevin KlineGuy Noir
- Tommy Lee JonesAxeman
- L.Q. JonesChuck Akers