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One Hour Photo

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

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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 Full Review Nell Minow Common Sense Media Intensely scary thriller; not for every teen. Rated: 3/5 Dec 26, 2010 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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Patrick G. 7.9/10 B movie for sure Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/22/25 Full Review Stephen C Success in 1 hour and 35 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated R for Sexual Content and Language!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $31,600,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/14/25 Full Review Audience Member Creepy and Cringy . Although I enjoyed the movie, his acting is phenomenal. But the character was very cringe for me and just very sad and psychological. Somehow I felt like Robin Williams was meant for this part. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/22/25 Full Review Oaklee D An underrated psychological thriller that I don't see people talk about enough.The late Robin Williams really lost himself in the role of Sy and in my opinion had one of if not his best performance as a result. This film is a must watch. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/08/25 Full Review Stephen L Robin Williams delivers a chilling, quietly heartbreaking performance in a film that’s as restrained as it is unnerving. One Hour Photo doesn’t rely on twists or gore — its power comes from atmosphere, detail, and a growing sense of dread that creeps in like fluorescent light. Mark Romanek directs with eerie elegance, turning a strip-mall photo lab into a stage for obsession, loneliness, and spiritual decay. It’s a slow burn, but an unforgettable one. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/23/25 Full Review Kelly N Robin Williams plays creepy extremely well in this. I always have enjoyed him when he wants to flex his dramatic muscle. A good watch Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/22/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Mark Romanek

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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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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
Producer
Pamela Koffler, Christine Vachon, Stan Wlodkowski
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
Runtime
1h 35m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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