Synopsis
A look at what goes on backstage during the last broadcast of America's most celebrated radio show, where singing cowboys Dusty and Lefty, a country music siren, and a host of others hold court.
Scores
Overall Score
71.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
68.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
77.4%
Review Aggregate
69.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 81% of 192 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize thin plot, lighthearted, funny. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
thin plotlightheartedfunnygrittysatiricalcharacter-drivenstylizeddarkfamily-friendlyemotional
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woody Harrelson | 2006 | $429,000 | $668,000 | (est) |
| Tommy Lee Jones | 2006 | $264,000 | $411,000 | (est) |
| Garrison Keillor | 2006 | $199,000 | $310,000 | (est) |
| Kevin Kline | 2006 | $163,000 | $253,000 | (est) |
| Lindsay Lohan | 2006 | $139,000 | $217,000 | (est) |
| Virginia Madsen | 2006 | $123,000 | $191,000 | (est) |
| John C. Reilly | 2006 | $110,000 | $171,000 | (est) |
| Maya Rudolph | 2006 | $100,000 | $156,000 | (est) |
| Meryl Streep | 2006 | $92,000 | $144,000 | (est) |
| Lily Tomlin | 2006 | $86,000 | $133,000 | (est) |
| Marylouise Burke | 2006 | $80,000 | $125,000 | (est) |
| L. Q. Jones | 2006 | $75,000 | $117,000 | (est) |
| Tim Russell | 2006 | $71,000 | $111,000 | (est) |
| Sue Scott | 2006 | $68,000 | $105,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score81.0
RT critic review count197
Rotten Tomatoes audience score59.0
RT audience rating count50,000
IMDb rating6.7
IMDb votes24,214
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2006 | $20,342,852 | $31,654,525 |
| International | 2006 | $5,636,015 | $8,769,929 |
| Worldwide | 2006 | $25,978,868 | $40,424,456 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2006 | $12,425,832 | $19,335,234 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2006 | $421,000 | $655,098 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2006 | $129,000 | $200,731 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2006 | $13,293,000 | $20,684,592 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2006 | $31,356,000 | $48,791,550 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2006 | $4,882,284 | $7,597,086 |
| Total Revenues | 2006 | $62,507,116 | $97,264,291 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2006 | $10,000,000 | $15,560,515 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2006 | $12,500,000 (est) | $19,450,643 (est) |
| Participations | 2006 | $5,001,000 | $7,781,813 |
| Residuals ? | 2006 | $3,551,000 | $5,525,539 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2006 | $2,000,000 | $3,112,103 |
| Total Expenses | 2006 | $33,052,000 | $51,430,614 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2006 | $29,455,116 | $45,833,678 |
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