Name: The Idolmaker
Genre: Drama, Romance, Music
Released: 1980-11-14
Duration: 1 h 57 min
Cast: Ray Sharkey, Peter Gallagher, Joe Pantoliano, Paul Land, JoJo D'Amore

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Critics vs audiences
Critics and audiences agree
Critics 76Audiences 77GoodWatch 64
Tomatometer90%
Metascore61
Audience score84%
IMDb6.9
Running time
1 h 57 min
A typical length for dramas, +8 min on the typical 109
typical 109117
Half of all dramas run 98–125 min.
Reach
Streams in 2 countries, rent or buy in 1 more
Released
1980
November 14, 1980
46 years ago
Genres
DramaRomanceMusic
Language
English
Original language
Made in
United States
Rated
- PGUnited States
Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.
What's in it
ViolenceLittle or none
Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
Frightening scenesLittle or none
Sex, nudityLittle or none
Dark themesLittle or none
Strong languageNamed in the advisories
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
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Not listed for kids or family movie night.
13 of 13
Directing · 1
Taylor Hackford Director
Writing · 1
Edward di Lorenzo Screenplay
Camera · 1
Adam Holender Director of Photography
Editing · 2
Arthur Schmidt Editor
Steve Potter Editor
Art · 1
Dan Perri Title Designer