Synopsis
Russell, single father balances his work as a lawyer with the care of his five-year-old son, after his wife abandoned them. When she reappears creating turmoil, he must deal with his new love interest and a job opportunity of a lifetime.
Scores
Overall Score
27.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
32.6%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
4.5%
Review Aggregate
57.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 55% of 11 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, realistic, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
lightheartedrealisticcharacter-drivenvisually strikingemotionalthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vince Vaughn | 1999 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Monica Potter | 1999 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Joey Lauren Adams | 1999 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score54.0
RT critic review count13
Rotten Tomatoes audience score59.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating6.2
IMDb votes3,220
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1999 | $4,390 | $8,266 |
| International | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1999 | $4,390 | $8,266 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1999 | $2,195 | $4,133 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1999 | $494,000 | $930,179 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1999 | $639,000 | $1,203,207 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1999 | $75,000 | $141,221 |
| Total Revenues | 1999 | $1,210,195 | $2,278,740 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1999 | $250,000 (est) | $470,738 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1999 | $80,000 (est) | $150,636 (est) |
| Participations | 1999 | $24,000 | $45,191 |
| Residuals ? | 1999 | $78,000 | $146,870 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1999 | $50,000 | $94,148 |
| Total Expenses | 1999 | $482,000 | $907,583 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1999 | $728,195 | $1,371,157 |
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