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Seen it?2023 | 99 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and little 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 Lady Bird or The Fabelmans, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, emotional (bring tissues).
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Socially inept 17-year-old cinephile Lawrence Kweller gets a job at a video store, where he forms a complicated friendship with his older female manager.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 73K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Chandler Levack
- Isaiah LehtinenLawrence Kweller
- Romina D'UgoAlana
- Krista BridgesTerri Kweller
- Percy Hynes WhiteMatt Macarchuck
- Alex AteahShannon
- Andy McQueenBrendan
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- Anand RajaramMr. Olenick
- Dan BeirneOwen
- Tanner ZipchenVideo Store Hottie