Measure of a Man

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Measure of a Man

PG-13

Released May 11, 2018

1h 40m

Comedy

Drama

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A teen develops a bond with a Wall Street executive while learning to stand up to bullies during one life-changing summer.

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Measure of a Man has a handful of ingredients that set it apart from the crowded field of coming-of-age dramas -- but not enough, unfortunately, to make it worth seeking out.

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Dennis Harvey

Variety

Brings no distinctive personality or plot angles to a very familiar set of misfit-hero woes and eventual, underwhelming triumphs.

May 11, 2018

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Michael O'Sullivan

Washington Post

There is a lot to love in this gently funny and wise little movie.

Rated: 3.5/4

May 10, 2018

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Richard Roeper

Chicago Sun-Times

It's a sweet and knowing and lovely and funny story, but occasionally the spell of warm nostalgia is broken by painful moments of family heartbreak and cruel bullying.

Rated: 3.5/4

May 10, 2018

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Allison Rose

FlickDirect

While occasionally difficult to watch Measure of a Man is overall entertaining and reminds the audience to never settle and always be their best selves.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jul 15, 2019

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Joe Friar

The Victoria Advocate

Instead of rehashing familiar tropes, the film keeps the audience engaged with a first-class performance by Blake Cooper as the film's 14-year old protagonist Bobby Marks.

Rated: 3.5/4

Oct 28, 2018

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Philippa Hawker

Australian Book Review

The accumulating power of The Measure of a Man is in its small details and undemonstrative approach.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 9, 2018

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Loved this heartwarming coming of age story. A great message in this time of bullying. Recommend for teens and parents.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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Audience Member

I was really good movie. I was so good that I would defiantly watch t again.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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jon c

Bobby Marks really good as this young man learning to come to grips with change and growing up expecting new things His parents played by Judy Greer and Luke Wilson are likable Even Donald Sutherland offers some helpful wisdom for the years ahead And I love Danielle Rose Russell being the great outlet for him whenever he needs to feel better when things aren't working for him But this film needed to stand out more from the crowd As is it feels pretty average given that we've seen this story done over and over and much better

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Another summer coming of age story that is very lacking. I would not recommend it

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

08/28/19

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Audience Member

Measure Of A Man is decently acted and genuine, despite having a protagonist that runs hot and cold at times. While it doesn't measure up to other top summer coming of age flicks (The Way Way Back is nearly identical and much better), its a solid watch.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/08/23

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Frances H

Donal Sutherland was his usual excellent self, but this film just seemed rather ho-hum, just going through the motions.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/19/19

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Dr. Kahn

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Synopsis

A teen develops a bond with a Wall Street executive while learning to stand up to bullies during one life-changing summer.

Director: Jim Loach
Screenwriter: David Scearce
Distributor: Great Point Media
Production Co: Taylor Lane Productions, Weedon Media
Rating: PG-13 (Teen Drinking and Sexuality|Some Intense Bullying|Language|Thematic Content)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 11, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 7, 2018
Runtime: 1h 40m

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