In Theaters: November 22, 2019
On DVD/Blu-ray: February 18, 2020
PG | Drama | 1h 47m
Based on 428 votes and 102 reviews.
We already had an excellent documentary on Mr. Rogers. This film was much more, much deeper, and shared the essence of the man - his empathy, acceptance, kindness, love, forgiveness etc. It was reflective and made one want to be a better and kinder person in a world growing unkind and unaccepting. I don't think anyone could have portrayed Mr. Rogers better than Tom Hanks.
I thoroughly enjoyed this film...it was quite different than expected but in a refreshing way. The world needs more films like this and more people like Fred Rogers!!!
Nice warm story, but was expecting more about Mr. Rogers' life and story, not the Esquire writer's story. Young and old in our family found it very slow and boring, wasn't a fun or uplifting movie to attend. I'm sure Mr. Rogers' real life story would have been more interesting to us fans.
Watching this movie, I didn't see Fred Rogers, I saw Tom Hanks pretending to be Fred Rogers. Rogers' essence just wasn't there. As far as the story, it was far less about Fred Rogers than about Esquire writer Tom Junod’s difficulties with dealing with his father. Although Rogers was instrumental with excising Junod's demons, the movie could just as easily been named "One Angry Man."
Feel good movie. Made you ponder your positivity.
Shows kindness in this narcissistic society- if you didn’t like it- hmmmm?
I thought that Tom Hanks did a wonderful job, telling us Fred Roger’s story! Great movie!
SLOW AND UNINTERESTING, tom hanks is not at his best
Very good message need more of that
This is a very good movie. Makes you feel good with no agenda or twists. Just makes you feel good and realize there are good people in this world and people can change their hearts if they try.