One Hour Photo

R

Released Sep 6, 2002

1 hr. 35 min.

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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81%

198 Reviews

Tomatometer

65%

100,000+ Ratings

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Casual shoppers stocking up at the local SavMart may not pay much attention to the man at the photo counter. In fact, they may not even see him. Sy Parrish (Robin Williams), a lonely technician, is a store fixture who develops an unsettling obsession with the Yorkin family, long-time customers.

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Critics Consensus

Robin Williams is very effective in this creepy, well-shot thriller.

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Dan R

'One Hour Photo', from 2002, is a creepy thriller which is one of Robin Williams' best films. SYNOPSIS: 'A mentally unstable photo developer targets an upper middle-class family after his obsession with them becomes more sick and disturbing than any of them could imagine.' As much as Williams became famous for his comedy roles, and rightly so, for me he was always at his best in his more serious roles. Here he extends his range by delving into a character who's very odd and who has some very disturbing behaviours. 'One Hour Photo' is an exceptionally made thriller and is one of the best from the 00's. This isn't about jump scares it's about the evil that resides in the normal people we come across in our lives every day. It's a nightmare portrait of American life, but I guess this could, theoretically, take place anywhere in the world. Thank god for digital cameras eh? Unsettling and spine tingling. A must watch! 8/10

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/05/24

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Oliver A

Robin Williams is masterful in this deeply sympathetic character horror. A truly underrated film for the thinking audience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/22/24

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Sebastian L

I've always felt that Robin Williams is a better serious actor than a comedian, and he really brings out his best creepy guy here. The one problem I have is that the film asks it audience to sympathize a bit too much with his character's disturbing activities. Williams performance is probably why it sort of works anyway in the end.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/11/24

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Erock

Pretty good but not a great as I thought it would be. A little dull at times

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/05/24

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Riccardo D

Incredible performance by Robin Williams, and the whole movie is absolutely riveting. Keeps the tension until the last second and makes you understand the profound trauma of the protagonist. A must watch.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/22/23

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Lukas W

"One Hour Photo" is a gripping and thought-provoking film that takes viewers on an intense journey into the mind of a deeply disturbed individual. Robin Williams delivers a chilling and unforgettable performance as Sy the photo technician, showcasing his incredible range as an actor. The film's slow-burning suspense and eerie atmosphere keep you on the edge of your seat throughout. With its unsettling themes and superb acting, "One Hour Photo" is a masterclass in psychological thrillers.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/21/23

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Mark Romanek

Director

Robin Williams

Seymour "Sy" Parrish

Connie Nielsen

Nina Yorkin

Michael Vartan

Will Yorkin

Gary Cole

Bill Owens

Dylan Smith

Jakob Yorkin

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Alexander Walker

London Evening Standard

One Hour Photo is a very well-made thriller. It shows us Robin Williams extending his acting range into unusual and disturbing material. And as well as causing acute anxiety in its last reels, it delivers a more moral message than most of its kind.

Dec 14, 2017

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Intensely scary thriller; not for every teen.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 26, 2010

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Todd McCarthy

Variety

This immaculately made first feature from noted musicvid and commercials director Mark Romanek provides Robin Williams with one of his creepiest, atypical roles, and the comic star responds with an unusually restrained performance...

Mar 27, 2009

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Rob Gonsalves

Rob's Movie Vault

Such a figure demands serious treatment (think what Kieslowski might’ve done with it), not the artsy audience-tweaking schlock this fundamentally is.

Rated: D

Sep 17, 2022

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Leigh Paatsch

Herald Sun (Australia)

Not a pretty picture, but you won't be able to take your eyes off it.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 11, 2020

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Felicia Feaster

Creative Loafing

While honoring the suspense-building engine of a thriller, One Hour Photo creates a nightmare portrait of American life.

Feb 3, 2020

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Synopsis

Casual shoppers stocking up at the local SavMart may not pay much attention to the man at the photo counter. In fact, they may not even see him. Sy Parrish (Robin Williams), a lonely technician, is a store fixture who develops an unsettling obsession with the Yorkin family, long-time customers.

Director: Mark Romanek
Executive Producer: Robert B. Sturm, Jeremy W. Barber, John Wells
Screenwriter: Mark Romanek
Distributor: Fox
Production Co: Killer Films
Rating: R (Sexual Content|Language)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 6, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 12, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $31.6M
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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