Synopsis
The Bradys are surprised when a man claiming to be Carol's long lost first husband shows up at their home. Before long, his strange actions cause them to question his motives.
Scores
Overall Score
66.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
69.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
72.6%
Review Aggregate
50.1
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 67% of 27 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, satirical, family-friendly. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnysatiricalfamily-friendlysurrealcharacter-drivenemotional
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelley Long | 1996 | $1,154,000 | $2,308,000 | (est) |
| Gary Cole | 1996 | $711,000 | $1,421,000 | (est) |
| Tim Matheson | 1996 | $535,000 | $1,070,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score57.0
RT critic review count37
Rotten Tomatoes audience score36.0
RT audience rating count50,000
IMDb rating5.9
IMDb votes12,283
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1996 | $21,440,752 | $42,867,840 |
| International | 1996 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1996 | $21,440,752 | $42,867,840 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1996 | $10,720,376 | $21,433,920 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1996 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1996 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1996 | $27,307,000 | $54,596,597 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1996 | $32,352,000 | $64,683,382 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1996 | $5,360,188 | $10,716,960 |
| Total Revenues | 1996 | $75,739,564 | $151,430,860 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1996 | $12,000,000 | $23,992,353 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1996 | $5,879,000 (est) | $11,754,253 (est) |
| Participations | 1996 | $6,059,000 | $12,114,139 |
| Residuals ? | 1996 | $4,663,000 | $9,323,028 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1996 | $2,400,000 | $4,798,471 |
| Total Expenses | 1996 | $31,001,000 | $61,982,243 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1996 | $44,738,564 | $89,448,617 |
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