Synopsis
Based on the classic novel by William Faulkner, first published in 1930, "As I Lay Dying" is the story of the death of Addie Bundren and her family's quest to honor her last wish to be buried in the nearby town of Jefferson.
Scores
Overall Score
39.4
Popularity Percentile (Year)
44.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
32.2%
Review Aggregate
41.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 37% of 27 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize family-friendly, funny, emotional. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
family-friendlyfunnyemotionalthought-provokingcharacter-drivenvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score37.0
RT critic review count27
Rotten Tomatoes audience score37.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating5.3
IMDb votes4,280
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2013 | $16,697 | $22,480 |
| International | 2013 | $55,062 | $74,133 |
| Worldwide | 2013 | $71,759 | $96,613 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2013 | $30,373 | $40,893 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2013 | $744,000 | $1,001,686 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2013 | $445,000 | $599,127 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2013 | $962,000 | $1,295,191 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2013 | $2,492,000 | $3,355,109 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2013 | $75,000 | $100,976 |
| Total Revenues | 2013 | $4,748,373 | $6,392,982 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2013 | $250,000 (est) | $336,588 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2013 | $80,000 (est) | $107,708 (est) |
| Participations | 2013 | $190,000 | $255,807 |
| Residuals ? | 2013 | $292,000 | $393,135 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2013 | $50,000 | $67,318 |
| Total Expenses | 2013 | $862,000 | $1,160,555 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2013 | $3,886,373 | $5,232,426 |
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