Awful Nice (2014): Ratings & Plot
Awful Nice is a 2014 comedy directed by Todd Sklar. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes. Critics gave it 22% on Rotten Tomatoes and 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Todd Sklar
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Screen Media Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Awful Nice About?
The premise of Awful Nice without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Two estranged brothers, Jim and Dave, are forced to reconnect when they inherit their childhood lake house. While attempting to renovate the neglected property, they find themselves entangled in a series of comical situations and meet a memorable group of locals, including a suspicious business contact and a captivating waitress hiding a secret. As they navigate these challenges, the brothers must confront their past and work together to repair their relationship and restore the house to its former glory.
Awful Nice Themes & Keywords
· 31 tags- arrested development
- cult comedy
- slapstick comedy
- physical comedy
- coming of age
- scene during end credits
- absurd humor
- nostalgia
- road trip
- bromance
- brother brother relationship
- estranged siblings
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- sibling rivalry
- slacker
- punched in the face
- male pride
- thirty something
- crude humor
- loudmouth
- cult film
- goofball
- death of father
- neo screwball comedy
- sitcom
- dark comedy
- male nudity
- bar fight
- lake house on fire
- lake house
- based on short film
- independent film
The Director of Awful Nice
Directed by Todd Sklar.
- Director Todd Sklar
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Awful Nice Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Awful Nice 22% on Rotten Tomatoes and 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.8/10.
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IMDb 4.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 22% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 37%
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Metacritic 42 Metascore
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TMDB 52% User score
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Movie Insider 3.3 /5
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Awful Nice Plot Summary
What happens in Awful Nice from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dave, a man who struggles to keep a steady job, claims to have assisted in building houses after Hurricane Katrina, but his life is filled with instability. After yet another failed attempt to settle down, his practical brother, Jim, tracks him down in a wigwam on an Indian reservation in South Dakota. The reason for Jim’s search becomes all too clear when they learn that their father, affectionately known as “The Colonel,” has passed away. Reluctantly, the brothers make their way back to Kansas City for the funeral, marking a somber reunion with their family.
Full summary
The whole story of Awful Nice, scene by scene
Awful Nice Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Awful Nice.
How Well Do You Know Awful Nice?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is Dave's main hobby that attracts him in the inheritance?
Cars in Awful Nice
14 cars on screen, including the 2000 Chevrolet Malibu and the 2007 Chevrolet Express.
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2000 Chevrolet Malibu Main role -
2007 Chevrolet Express Background role -
2002 Chevrolet Tahoe Background role -
2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Background role
Awful Nice Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Ужасно хорошо” and “Ужасно мило”.
- Also known as
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- Ужасно хорошо
- Ужасно мило
- Strašno prijazni
- Korkunç Güzel
- 可怕的尼斯
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Awful Nice FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director
Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Awful Nice, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Awful Nice?
Awful Nice runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Awful Nice released?
Awful Nice was released on March 7, 2014.
Who directed Awful Nice?
Awful Nice was directed by Todd Sklar.
More films by Todd Sklar How is Awful Nice rated?
Awful Nice has 4.8/10 on IMDb, 22% on Rotten Tomatoes, 42 on Metacritic and 52% on TMDB.
Does Awful Nice have a post-credit scene?
No. Awful Nice has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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