Holy Man
Seen it?1998 | 114 min | Drama, Comedy
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 12% on Rotten Tomatoes, a lukewarm 5.2 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
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 About Schmidt or Dreamgirls, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 54 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
In a world governed by commerce, Ricky and Kate, dedicated employees, find their lives forever changed when they encounter the enigmatic stranger G. As they navigate the realm of commerce, their paths intertwine in a surreal dance of love, loss, and redemption. G's presence, amplified through the pervasive influence of globalized television, casts a spell that reverberates beyond Ricky and Kate, impacting the lives of those who bear witness to their intertwined destinies.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
12% on Rotten Tomatoes, 42 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$12 million worldwide on a $60 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 48K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stephen Herek
- Eddie MurphyG
- Jeff GoldblumRicky Hayman
- Kelly PrestonKate Newell
- Robert LoggiaMcBainbridge
- Jon CryerBarry
- Eric McCormackScott Hawkes
- Sam KitchinDirector
- Robert SmallAssistant Director
- Marc MacaulayAssistant Director (Brutus)
- Mary StoutLaundry Lady #1