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The Pallbearer

1996Movie1 h 37 minPG-13

ComedyRomance
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.0Rotten Tomatoes48%19%
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.0Rotten Tomatoes48%19%

Summary

Aspiring architect Tom Thompson is told by mysterious Ruth Abernathy that his best friend, "Bill," has taken his own life. Except that Tom has never met Bill and neither have his incredulous friends.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Matt Reeves
Written by
Matt Reeves, Jason Katims
Produced by
J.J. Abrams, Paul Webster
Music by
Stewart Copeland

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Facts

May 3, 1996 · 1 h 37 min · PG-13

Released
May 3, 1996
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$8 million
Box office
$6 million
Available in
44 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Pallbearer?"

Questions about The Pallbearer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Pallbearer?

Hoopla

In the United States, The Pallbearer is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is The Pallbearer worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 5 and Rotten Tomatoes 48%). Critics rate it higher (48 out of 100) than audiences (35).

Is The Pallbearer okay for kids?

PG-13Sexual content

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

Will The Pallbearer make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and cringe comedy (6 of 10).

Is The Pallbearer good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was The Pallbearer a box office flop?

Budget$8 million
Box office$6 million

Yes: it cost about $8 million to make and earned $6 million worldwide, 71% of its budget.