For Your Consideration

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For Your Consideration

PG-13

2006

1h 26m

Comedy

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The possibility of Oscar gold holds the cast and crew of an independent film in its grip after the performance of its virtually unknown, veteran star (Catherine O'Hara) generates awards buzz. Though the movie in question, "Home for Purim," is impossibly awful, the rumors of future nominations snowball and attract the attention of a distributor who wants to make a few "minor" changes.

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Critics Consensus

As the object of satire gets bigger the jokes become thinner, and Christopher Guest isn't as droll or insightful here than when he was lampooning smaller subjects.

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

Aug 22, 2018

Look, while For Your Consideration may not be Guest's best film, as Guest not at his best is better than most, you'd be a fool to miss this.

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Amy Nicholson

I.E. Weekly

May 15, 2009

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The point is that Hollywood types are--gasp!--shallow. If that news shocks anyone, check your pulse, because you may have been in a coma for 80 years.

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Derek Malcolm

London Evening Standard

Feb 9, 2007

3/5

May be a small jewel but it is certainly better value than half the biggies around just now.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Dec 28, 2025

3/4

O'Hara delivers a tour de force performance, channeling all the hopefulness, rage, and despair that will doubtless strike a chord with aging, frequently unemployed and quickly forgotten thespians all across Los Angeles.

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Justin Brown

Medium Popcorn

May 16, 2023

2/5

It was a bit too disjointed for me to enjoy even with the great Catherine O'Hara. Some other characters were just too bonkers for me. I could have used a few more grounded moments in this story.

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Brandon Collins

Medium Popcorn

May 16, 2023

3/5

There are still some hard belly laughs in this film despite it's inconsistent editing and some long-winded scenes.

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Aye E

@RT43717499 Feb 20, 2026

I can't believe I have just watched this movie for the first time. This had me laughing harder than I have in a long time. Comedy lately is mostly pleasant and chuckle worthy, but this has some real laughs. There are also soooo many familiar faces. Several that only became familiar in different shows and movies later on, so it's a treat to spot them. Everyone is fantastic. It definitely doesn't go out with a punch. I think one moment of the cast member who did get nominated might've been a good way to close. But Catherine O'Hara was still perfection. I also can't believe the low ratings!! Just the premise of the movie within this movie was gold, and them in character doing their southern accents. C'mon!

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Jason H

@RT50328122 Feb 18, 2026

This just might be Catherine O'Hara's best movie performance.

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Alec B

@Alec97 Feb 9, 2026

This gets so dark and bleak. No wonder that everyone hates it. Catherine O'Hara's performance is just incredible here, without vanity and willing to go there.

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Jonathan O

@RT41230270 Feb 7, 2026

Not feeling mockumentary from previous Guest's mockumentary films however this could be perfect for oscar buzz just like every movies and films that should be nominated for a oscar this is what it feels like for not getting consideration for a oscar.

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Deb L.

@lyra235 Feb 1, 2026

I haven’t viewed this movie for a couple years. But I have seen it several times, and I think it’s fantastic. I mean, it’s perfect viewing now with the Oscar nominations recently.The whole cast is wonderfully funny. Catherine plays a pseudo serious actress who hears through the grapevine she is to be nominated Well, she really goes through the wringer waiting and wondering. 🎬

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BJ M

@HotMovieStar May 6, 2025

This one is a dud. I really regret watching it because I feel I can never get that time back to do something useful. I laughed a couple times - which is why I rated it this highly. It is bad for the soul to watch something this dreadful.

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Synopsis

The possibility of Oscar gold holds the cast and crew of an independent film in its grip after the performance of its virtually unknown, veteran star (Catherine O'Hara) generates awards buzz. Though the movie in question, "Home for Purim," is impossibly awful, the rumors of future nominations snowball and attract the attention of a distributor who wants to make a few "minor" changes.

Director: Christopher Guest
Producer: Karen Murphy
Screenwriter: Christopher Guest, Eugene Levy
Distributor: Warner Independent
Production Co: Shangri-La Entertainment, Castle Rock Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Sexual References|Brief Language)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 17, 2006, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA): $5.5M
Runtime: 1h 26m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS

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