My So-Called Life
Seen it?1994 | 1 seasons | 48 min | Drama, Comedy
Friday Night Flickearly ratingWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), it drew serious awards attention and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.
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 Freaks and Geeks or Boy Meets World, 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
- 1 season: a few weeks of evenings, episodes of about 48 minutes, about 15 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.
- It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The life of a 15 year-old high school student, whose angst-ridden journey through adolescence, friendship, parents, and life teaches her what it means to grow up.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 92 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.7 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress – Television Series Drama. Also nominated for 4 Emmys. Plus 5 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 1 season and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 324K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Winnie Holzman
- Claire DanesAngela Chase
- Bess ArmstrongPatty Chase
- Tom IrwinGraham Chase
- Wilson CruzEnrique Vasquez
- Devon GummersallBrian Krakow
- A. J. LangerRayanne Graff
- Jared LetoJordan Catalano
- Devon OdessaSharon Cherski
- Lisa WilhoitDanielle Chase