Quiz Lady

2023
R
Hulu
1 h 39 m

2023
R
Hulu
1 h 39 m

Summary Anne (Awkwafina), a brilliant but tightly wound, gameshow-obsessed young woman, and her estranged, train-wreck of a sister Jenny (Sandra Oh), must work together to help cover their mother’s gambling debts. When Anne’s beloved dog is kidnapped, they set out on a wild, cross-country trek to get the cash the only way they know how: by turni...

Comedy

Directed By: Jessica Yu

Written By: Jen D'Angelo

2023
R
Hulu
1 h 39 m

2023
R
Hulu
1 h 39 m

Quiz Lady

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 10 Critic Reviews

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Comedy

Directed By: Jessica Yu

Written By: Jen D'Angelo

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Collider

Sep 17, 2023

The film is funny but also manages to be a smart comedy that feeds off its dramatic moments for a story that shines thanks to the depth of sisterly love.

By Tania Hussain FULL REVIEW

Paste Magazine

Nov 2, 2023

The insights are lightweight, but there’s a genial warmth to the film’s outlook that’s hard to dismiss. Quiz Lady is pure formula, but sometimes you’re reminded why that formula worked in the first place.

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The New York Times

Nov 2, 2023

Quiz Lady, a mostly winning comedy directed by Jessica Yu, is elevated most of all on the shoulders of Oh’s delightful and nuanced performance.

By Brandon Yu FULL REVIEW

IndieWire

Sep 10, 2023

They mix like Fireball and water, but the odd couple nonetheless shares a sensational chemistry, building on the base amusement of seeing Oh let her extension-laden hair down and Awkwafina crimp the straight-man character into weird new shapes.

By Charles Bramesco FULL REVIEW

TheWrap

Sep 10, 2023

Quiz Lady spends most of its time being loud, broad and silly. That’s sort of the point, but it can also wear thin when the second most heartwarming scene in the movie comes from Will Ferrell.

By Steve Pond FULL REVIEW

Screen Daily

Sep 10, 2023

The film finds an unexpected way to reach its happy ending, but ultimately Quiz Lady is a fun premise seeking a sharper execution — unlike the brilliant Anne, Yu and her cast don’t have all the answers.

By Tim Grierson FULL REVIEW

The Guardian

Nov 2, 2023

The 99-minute film is long on yelling and guffaws, short on punchlines.

By Adrian Horton FULL REVIEW

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Production Company 20th Century Studios, Artists First, Gloria Sanchez Productions, NeoReel

Release Date Nov 3, 2023

Duration 1 h 39 m

Rating R

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Comedy

Tagline Two Sisters. One Destiny.

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Top Cast

Awkwafina

Anne Yum

Sandra Oh

Jenny Yum

Will Ferrell

Terry McTeer

Holland Taylor

Francine

Jason Schwartzman

Ron Heacock

Tawny Newsome

Mercedes

Paul Reubens

Francine's Crush

Jon Park

Ken

Camrus Johnson

Trav

Angela Trimbur

Marge

Tony Hale

Ben Franklin

Justin Davis

Darryl (Drunk Bro at Bar)

Davina Reid

Intense Woman (Janine at Bar)

Jodi Hou

Young Anne (6-9 yrs old)

Shirley Chen

Young Jenny (16-22 yrs old)

Christine Lin

Crystal

Eddy Lee

Anne & Jenny's Dad

Alan Heitz

Glenn

Betsy Holt

Wendy

Matt Cordova

Bart

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