Five Easy Pieces (1970) movie poster

Five Easy Pieces (1970)

"He rode the fast lane on the road to nowhere."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 74%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 87% (RT: 89%, MC: 85) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Drama

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Director
Runtime
1h 38m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.1/10 (579 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
89%
Metacritic
85
Cast
Jack Nicholson as Robert Eroica Dupea
Karen Black as Rayette Dipesto
Susan Anspach as Catherine Van Oost
Lois Smith as Partita Dupea
Ralph Waite as Carl Fidelio Dupea
Irene Dailey as Samia Glavia
Toni Basil as Terry Grouse
Most people think so. 74% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 579 votes. Critics gave it 87%.
Overview
Robert Dupea spends his days doing various odd jobs, drinking and womanizing until an encounter with his sister makes him revisit his past. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • Bob Rafelson cited several classic drama films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • During production of Five Easy Pieces, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
Audience Consensus

Five Easy Pieces is a 1970 drama film directed by Bob Rafelson. Robert Dupea spends his days doing various odd jobs, drinking and womanizing until an encounter with his sister makes him revisit his past. The film has been rated by 579 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, Five Easy Pieces delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Five Easy Pieces (1970) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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