Summary
Darren Barrenman, an unwavering optimist and native Angeleno, spends his days looking after the pool of the Tahitian Tiki apartment block and fighting to make his hometown a better place to live.
Good for
- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
Where to watch
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Not for scares, brutality or tears.
Cast
22 of 22
Chris PineDarren Barrenman
Annette BeningDiane Espilnade
Danny DeVitoJack Denisoff
DeWanda WiseJune Del Rey
Jennifer Jason LeighSusan Kerkovish
Stephen TobolowskyStephen Toronkowski / Blanche
Clancy BrownTheodore Hollandaise
John OrtizWayne / Dirk Pfumpter
Ray WiseWilliam Van Patterson
Juliet MillsMrs. Patterson
Hollis W. ChambersCosmo McCoy
Christopher ChenCouncilman Jang
Laurent SchwaarPierre The Frenchy
Michael DunnTom The Waiter
Robert PineThe Lizard
Will GreenbergSecretary
Drew DroegeRose
Jackie BeatDorothy
Sam PancakeSophia
Amanda WalshDarren’s Mom
Robert BakerAgent Blasco
Evan ShafranBusinessman (uncredited)
Crew
- Directed by
- Chris Pine
- Written by
- Chris Pine, Ian Gotler
- Produced by
- Chris Pine, Patty Jenkins, Stacey Sher
- Music by
- Andrew Bird
Everyone
Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).
Facts
May 9, 2024 · 1 h 40 min · R
- Released
- May 9, 2024
- Runtime
- 1 h 40 min
- Age rating
- R
- Genres
- Mystery, Comedy
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United States
- Budget
- $10 million
- Box office
- $162,270
- Available in
- 79 countries
Q&A
5 questions, like "Where can I stream Poolman?"
Questions about Poolman
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Poolman worth watching?
Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36 (IMDb 4, Rotten Tomatoes 24%, and Metacritic 29). Audiences rate it higher (48 out of 100) than critics (27).
Is Poolman okay for kids?
Yes: it's rated R in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
Will Poolman make me laugh?
Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and absurd humor (6 of 10).
Can I half-watch Poolman?
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.


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