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Lisa Picard Is Famous

2000Movie1 h 30 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3Metacritic572.2Rotten Tomatoes44%40%

A slow-burning comedy movie about everyday modern life and show business, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Story

Fame is a four-letter word.

A documentarian decides to follow the career of New York actress Lisa Picard, believing she is on the brink of fame. Instead, he bears witness to Lisa's continued, humorous, struggles as an actress, as well as the conflict that arises when Lisa's best friend Tate hits it big with an off-Broadway one-man show.

Feels like

  • Mockumentary Comedy
  • Indie Filmmaking
  • Struggling Artist
  • Showbiz Satire
  • Friendship Drama
  • Cringe Humor
  • Character Study
  • New York Setting
  • Bittersweet Humour

Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
Griffin Dunne
Written by
Laura Kirk, Nat DeWolf
Produced by
Mira Sorvino, Dolly Hall
Music by
Evan Lurie

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 14, 2000 · 1 h 30 min · PG-13

Released
May 14, 2000
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Box office
$112,521

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Lisa Picard Is Famous worth watching?"

Questions about Lisa Picard Is Famous

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Lisa Picard Is Famous worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45 (IMDb 5.3, Rotten Tomatoes 44%, and Metacritic 57). Critics rate it higher (51 out of 100) than audiences (38).

Is Lisa Picard Is Famous okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Lisa Picard Is Famous make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and cringe comedy (7 of 10).

Is Lisa Picard Is Famous plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.