A Love Song for Bobby Long
Seen it?2004 | 119 min | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (43% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, 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 loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 59 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A headstrong young woman returns to New Orleans after the death of her estranged mother.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
43% on Rotten Tomatoes, 48 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 42K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Shainee Gabel
- John TravoltaBobby Long
- Scarlett JohanssonPursy Will
- Gabriel MachtLawson Pines
- Deborah Kara UngerGeorgianna
- Dane RhodesCecil
- David JensenJunior
- Clayne CrawfordLee
- Sonny ShroyerEarl
- Carol SuttonRuthie
- Walter BreauxRay