Synopsis
Semi-fictionalized documentary biopic of British artist David Hockney. After a difficult break-up, Hockney is left unable to paint, much to the concern of his friends. Titled after Hockney's pop-art painting 'A Bigger Splash'.
Scores
Overall Score
66.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
92.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
26.0%
Review Aggregate
76.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 89% of 28 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, romantic, lighthearted. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
funnyromanticlightheartedcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Hanks | 2019 | $895,000 | $1,098,000 | (est) |
| Daryl Hannah | 2019 | $551,000 | $676,000 | (est) |
| Eugene Levy | 2019 | $415,000 | $509,000 | (est) |
| John Candy | 2019 | $339,000 | $416,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score91.0
RT critic review count43
Rotten Tomatoes audience score68.0
RT audience rating count100,000
IMDb rating6.4
IMDb votes35,646
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2019 | $95,826 | $117,562 |
| International | 2019 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2019 | $95,826 | $117,562 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2019 | $47,913 | $58,781 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2019 | $1,588,000 | $1,948,203 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2019 | $1,897,000 | $2,327,293 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2019 | $719,000 | $882,090 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2019 | $2,068,000 | $2,537,081 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2019 | $47,913 | $58,781 |
| Total Revenues | 2019 | $6,367,826 | $7,812,229 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2019 | $11,000,000 | $13,495,111 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2019 | $80,000 (est) | $98,146 (est) |
| Participations | 2019 | $127,000 | $155,807 |
| Residuals ? | 2019 | $303,000 | $371,729 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2019 | $2,200,000 | $2,699,022 |
| Total Expenses | 2019 | $13,710,000 | $16,819,816 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2019 | $-7,342,174 | $-9,007,587 |
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