The Go-Getter
Seen it?2008 | 93 min | Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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 Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle or Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
When his mother dies, a teenager takes a road-trip in a stolen car to find his long-lost brother. Along the way he discovers a profound connection with the car-owner and with himself as well.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
42% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 9K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Martin Hynes
- Lou Taylor PucciMercer
- Zooey DeschanelKate
- Jena MaloneJeoly
- Giuseppe AndrewsStock Boy
- Kathleen M. DarcyJ's Mom
- Judy GreerBetter Than Toast
- Nick OffermanNick the Potter
- Brian McNamaraBook On Tape
- Erv ImmemanHospice Patient
- Ann RyersonHospice Visitor