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The Reception (2005): Ratings & Box Office

The Reception (2005) movie poster

The Reception is a 2005 comedy drama directed by John G. Young. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes and earned $18,389 worldwide on a $5,000 budget. Critics gave it 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.

IMDb rating
5.9/10
worldwide gross
$18.4K
Metascore
64
budget
$5K
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The Reception (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 20m (80 min)
Director
John G. Young
Genres
Drama , Comedy , Romance
Original language
English
Budget
$5K
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Reception About?

The premise of The Reception without spoilers.

In upstate New York, Jeannette grapples with love, loss, and self-discovery alongside her HIV-positive partner, Martin. The arrival of her estranged daughter, Sierra, and her husband, Andrew, disrupts their lives, unearthing hidden truths and forcing a reckoning with past relationships. As long-held secrets emerge, the characters must confront the complexities of family and the challenges of facing uncomfortable realities.

The Reception Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • african american
  • fiance fiancee relationship
  • gay character
  • black american
  • mother daughter relationship
  • alcoholic
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Crew

The Director of The Reception

Directed by John G. Young.

Ratings

The Reception Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Reception 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.

Box office

The Reception Box Office & Budget

The Reception grossed $18,389 worldwide on a $5,000 budget, 3.7 times what it cost.

2005 box office

Worldwide gross

$18.4K

3.7× its budget

US & Canada
$18.4K
Budget
$5K
Details

The Reception Also Known As

Also known as “Winter der Entscheidung”.

Also known as
  • Winter der Entscheidung

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FAQ

The Reception FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Reception, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Reception?

The Reception runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

When was The Reception released?

The Reception was released on July 15, 2005.

Who directed The Reception?

The Reception was directed by John G. Young.

More films by John G. Young

How much did The Reception make at the box office?

The Reception grossed $18,389 worldwide on a budget of $5,000.

How is The Reception rated?

The Reception has 5.9/10 on IMDb, 64 on Metacritic and 44% on TMDB.

Does The Reception have a post-credit scene?

No. The Reception has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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