Measure of a Man

Name: Measure of a Man
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: May 11, 2018
Duration: 100 min
Rating: 53
Cast: Beau Knapp, Blake Cooper, Danielle Rose Russell, Donald Sutherland, Judy Greer

2018

METASCORE

Mixed or average reviews based on 12 Critic Reviews

See All

USER SCORE

Generally favorable reviews based on 6 Ratings

See All

7.5

VOTE NOW

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

7.5	Your Score
7.5	User Score Generally favorable reviews based on 6 Ratings

Would you like to write a review?

There is a 75 character minimum for reviews. If your review contains spoilers, please check the Spoiler box. Please do not use ALL CAPS. There is no linking or other HTML allowed. Your review may be edited for content. 0/5000

Check box if your review contains spoilers

Play Sound

Please enter your birth date to watch this video:

You are not allowed to view this material at this time.

Measure Of A Man

Now Playing: Measure Of A Man

Movie Details & Credits

Great Point Media | Release Date: May 11, 2018 | PG-13

Starring: Beau Knapp, Blake Cooper, Danielle Rose Russell, Donald Sutherland, Judy Greer, Lexie Roth, Liana Liberato, Luke Benward, Luke Wilson, Sam Keeley

Summary: Over the course of this emotional roller coaster of a summer, secrets are revealed, lessons are learned and fourteen-year-old Bobby comes to understand who he is and what makes up the true measure of a man. A bullied teen experiences a turning point summer in which he learns to stand up for himself.

Director: Jim Loach

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 100 min

See All Details and Credits

Watch Now

Buy on

Stream On

Expand

Metascore

Positive:

Mixed:

Negative:

Critic Reviews

Michael O'Sullivan

May 10, 2018

Although Measure of a Man is less gut-wrenching than director Jim Loach’s only previous theatrical film, “Oranges and Sunshine” — about the cruel fate of unwanted children shipped from England to Australia during the United Kingdom’s mid-20th-century “child migrant” program — the British filmmaker shows himself to have an affinity for tales of the abuse of power. Read full review

Richard Roeper

May 10, 2018

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. Read full review

James Berardinelli

May 9, 2018

Measure of a Man, the sophomore feature effort from British director Jim Loach (the son of the famed filmmaker Ken Loach), effectively captures this difficult-to-pin-down feeling with a largely unsentimental coming-of-age story based on Robert Lipsyte’s novel, “One Fat Summer.” Read full review

Gary Thompson

May 10, 2018

While the movie serves as a pleasant piece of nostalgia, it’s not very deeply felt, and mostly serves to remind us of other, better movies that have covered similar territory, like Adventureland. Read full review

John DeFore

May 10, 2018

But the synthesis is underwhelming on screen where it might have resonated in Lipsyte's book. Here, Measure becomes a mildly nostalgic, mildly romantic entry in a genre that, more than most, requires that the viewer feels a personal connection to the misfit protagonist on screen. Read full review

Bill Goodykoontz

May 10, 2018

The elements are in place for a decent little movie, but Loach overplays everything, offering nothing in the way of surprises. Bobby’s supposed transformation isn’t particularly revelatory, but then, neither is anything else. Read full review

Josh Kupecki

May 9, 2018

Cooper acquits himself as the main character, but between the pratfall/character-building montages and the endless platitudes imparted by the wise, old mentor, Measure of a Man does him few favors, and the film becomes a tedious haul through to the redemptive third act. Read full review

SEE ALL 12 REVIEWS

Write a Review

User Reviews

bluewhitered

May 11, 2018

Left the theater thankful and feeling great! Finally someone made a 'normal' movie...! Gets you thinking, feeling and remembering... crying and laughing.

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

DeanP

May 11, 2018

An authentic, period coming of age film with a heart that is all too uncommon these days. I brought my son, who is slightly older than the protagonist and had to leave school due to bullying, and he enjoyed the movie as well. Loved the soundtrack!

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

Shreanos

Nov 14, 2022

Really like this one. Stories like this aren't too common anymore and I find this one to have its own spice to throw in the coming of age mix. I like the self awareness of the MC when he realizes his parents troubles and that it'll be his last summer there. I love the mentor and his adviceReally like this one. Stories like this aren't too common anymore and I find this one to have its own spice to throw in the coming of age mix. I like the self awareness of the MC when he realizes his parents troubles and that it'll be his last summer there. I love the mentor and his advice and I think the ending is satisfying.… Expand

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

JLuis_001

Aug 15, 2018

Another coming of age film with another worn-out formula. Nothing relevant, you can skip it.

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

SEE ALL 4 REVIEWS