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Summary Set against the backdrop of a 1930s southern speakeasy, Idlewild explores the lives of Percival (Benjamin), the club's shy piano player, and Rooster (Patton), the club's showy lead performer and manager. Idlewild synthesizes drama, music, cinema and style to bring the tale of struggling singers to life. (Universal)

Directed By: Bryan Barber

Written By: Bryan Barber

Idlewild
Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 31 Critic Reviews
55
User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 22 User Ratings
8.9
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Summary Set against the backdrop of a 1930s southern speakeasy, Idlewild explores the lives of Percival (Benjamin), the club's shy piano player, and Rooster (Patton), the club's showy lead performer and manager. Idlewild synthesizes drama, music, cinema and style to bring the tale of struggling singers to life. (Universal)

Directed By: Bryan Barber

Written By: Bryan Barber

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 31 Critic Reviews
55
45% Positive
14 Reviews
42% Mixed
13 Reviews
13% Negative
4 Reviews

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 31 Critic Reviews
55
45% Positive
14 Reviews
42% Mixed
13 Reviews
13% Negative
4 Reviews

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User Score
Universal Acclaim Based on 22 User Ratings
8.9
82% Positive
18 Ratings
18% Mixed
4 Ratings
0% Negative
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User Score
Universal Acclaim Based on 22 User Ratings
8.9
82% Positive
18 Ratings
18% Mixed
4 Ratings
0% Negative
0 Ratings

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Production Company Atlas Entertainment, Forensic Films, HBO Films, Mosaic
Release Date Aug 25, 2006
Duration 2 h 1 m
Rating R
Black Reel Awards
5 Nominations
African-American Film Critics Association (AAFCA)
1 Nomination
Gijón International Film Festival
1 Nomination