Synopsis
After spending two decades in England, Bill Bryson (Robert Redford) returns to the U.S., where he decides the best way to connect with his homeland is to hike the Appalachian Trail with one of his oldest friends, Stephen Katz (Nick Nolte).
Scores
Overall Score
71.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
72.6%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
80.7%
Review Aggregate
51.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 54% of 50 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, emotional, lighthearted. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnyemotionallightheartedstylizedcharacter-drivenvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Redford | 2015 | $417,000 | $552,000 | (est) |
| Nick Nolte | 2015 | $257,000 | $340,000 | (est) |
| Kristen Schaal | 2015 | $193,000 | $256,000 | (est) |
| Nick Offerman | 2015 | $158,000 | $209,000 | (est) |
| Mary Steenburgen | 2015 | $135,000 | $179,000 | (est) |
| Emma Thompson | 2015 | $119,000 | $158,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score46.0
RT critic review count163
Rotten Tomatoes audience score48.0
RT audience rating count10,000
IMDb rating6.4
IMDb votes31,175
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2015 | $29,504,280 | $39,052,713 |
| International | 2015 | $7,956,993 | $10,532,105 |
| Worldwide | 2015 | $37,461,272 | $49,584,816 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2015 | $17,934,937 | $23,739,198 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2015 | $3,702,000 | $4,900,074 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2015 | $3,882,000 | $5,138,327 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2015 | $4,200,000 | $5,559,241 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2015 | $11,254,000 | $14,896,118 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2015 | $7,081,027 | $9,372,651 |
| Total Revenues | 2015 | $48,053,964 | $63,605,608 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2015 | $8,000,000 | $10,589,030 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2015 | $10,000,000 (est) | $13,236,287 (est) |
| Participations | 2015 | $3,844,000 | $5,088,029 |
| Residuals ? | 2015 | $1,708,000 | $2,260,758 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2015 | $1,600,000 | $2,117,806 |
| Total Expenses | 2015 | $25,152,000 | $33,291,910 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2015 | $22,901,964 | $30,313,698 |
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