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Igby Goes Down

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2002 | 97 min | Comedy, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss and almost no lasting buzz. 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. If you loved Parenthood or Shiva Baby, start here. 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 37 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Igby Slocumb, a rebellious and sarcastic 17-year-old boy, is at war with the stifling world of old money privilege he was born into. With a schizophrenic father, a self-absorbed, distant mother, and a shark-like young Republican big brother, Igby figures there must be a better life out there -- and sets about finding it.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $5 million worldwide on a $9 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Burr Steers

  • Kieran CulkinIgby
  • Susan SarandonMimi
  • Jeff GoldblumD.H.
  • Claire DanesSookie
  • Jared HarrisRussel
  • Amanda PeetRachel
  • Ryan PhillippeOliver
  • Bill PullmanJason
  • Rory Culkin10-Year-Old Igby
  • Peter Anthony Tambakis13-Year-Old Oliver