My Date with Drew
An earnest aspiring filmmaker turns a childhood crush on Drew Barrymore into a funny, improbable documentary mission.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- self deprecating
- sincere
- lazy sunday
- inspiring afternoon
What critics said
Critics found the documentary an effective but divisive blend of celebrity-culture satire, personal sincerity, and stalkerazzi-style pursuit.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Brian Herzlinger documents his month-long attempt to obtain a date with Drew Barrymore, making the pursuit itself the film's central structure.
Brian must navigate publicists, agents, producers, and assistants to reach Barrymore, exposing the layers surrounding a famous actor.
The broke aspiring filmmaker presents his crush and increasingly elaborate attempts with earnestness tempered by humor.
The quest begins with Brian's childhood crush and expands into an examination of celebrity obsession and contemporary dating rituals.
Films like My Date with Drew, and why
The Reel Truth
self-reflexive documentary filmmaking, personal obsession, and playful engagement with celebrity culture
Spellbound
comic documentary pursuit of an improbable personal goal with an accessible, self-deprecating tone
Trekkies
warm, humorous documentary portrait driven by an ordinary person's passionate quest
Movie Details
- Directors
- Brett Winn, Jon Gunn, Brian Herzlinger
- Release Date
- 2005-08-05
- Runtime
- 90 min
- Rating
- 5.9 / 10 (63)
Cast
- Drew Barrymore
- Brian Herzlinger
- Corey Feldman
- Eric Roberts
- Bill D'Elia
- Lily Rains
- George DelHoyo
- Andrea Logan White
- Natasha Henstridge
- Cameron Diaz
Common questions
- What is My Date with Drew about?
- An earnest aspiring filmmaker turns a childhood crush on Drew Barrymore into a funny, improbable documentary mission.
- What is My Date with Drew like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of My Date with Drew as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is My Date with Drew violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in My Date with Drew.
- What did critics think of My Date with Drew?
- Critics found the documentary an effective but divisive blend of celebrity-culture satire, personal sincerity, and stalkerazzi-style pursuit.
- Which films are like My Date with Drew?
- Films with a similar feel include The Reel Truth, Spellbound, and Trekkies.
- How long is My Date with Drew?
- My Date with Drew runs 90 minutes.
