Synopsis
Heartwarming story about an orphaned boy whose hard life is offset by his love for an abandoned dog, his determination to become a great painter, and his friendship with an artist.
Scores
Overall Score
34.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
15.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
52.0%
Review Aggregate
47.9
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 43% of 7 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, dark, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
lighthearteddarkcharacter-drivenfamily-friendlyemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Warden | 1999 | $337,000 | $635,000 | (est) |
| Jeremy James Kissner | 1999 | $207,000 | $391,000 | (est) |
| Jesse James | 1999 | $156,000 | $294,000 | (est) |
| Jon Voight | 1999 | $128,000 | $240,000 | (est) |
| Cheryl Ladd | 1999 | $109,000 | $206,000 | (est) |
| Steven Hartley | 1999 | $96,000 | $181,000 | (est) |
| Bruce McGill | 1999 | $86,000 | $163,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score24.0
RT critic review count25
Rotten Tomatoes audience score65.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating6.2
IMDb votes1,050
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1999 | $2,165,637 | $4,077,793 |
| International | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1999 | $2,165,637 | $4,077,793 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1999 | $1,082,818 | $2,038,897 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1999 | $10,346,000 | $19,481,034 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1999 | $13,372,000 | $25,178,850 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1999 | $866,255 | $1,631,117 |
| Total Revenues | 1999 | $25,667,073 | $48,329,897 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1999 | $7,000,000 | $13,180,672 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1999 | $2,017,000 (est) | $3,797,917 (est) |
| Participations | 1999 | $1,027,000 | $1,933,793 |
| Residuals ? | 1999 | $1,788,000 | $3,366,720 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1999 | $1,400,000 | $2,636,134 |
| Total Expenses | 1999 | $13,232,000 | $24,915,236 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1999 | $12,435,073 | $23,414,661 |
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