Synopsis
The absorbingly cinematic Ascension explores the pursuit of the "Chinese Dream." This observational documentary presents a contemporary vision of China that prioritizes productivity and innovation above all.
Scores
Overall Score
22.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
2.7%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
15.1%
Review Aggregate
80.3
Critic Consensus
No professional critic quote data was available to synthesize a consensus summary.
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Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score98.0
RT critic review count49
Rotten Tomatoes audience score60.0
RT audience rating count50
IMDb ratingN/A
IMDb votesN/A
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2021 | $17,200 | $19,910 |
| International | 2021 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2021 | $17,200 | $19,910 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2021 | $8,600 | $9,955 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2021 | $1,012,000 | $1,171,455 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2021 | $1,140,000 | $1,319,624 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2021 | $257,000 | $297,494 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2021 | $824,000 | $953,833 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2021 | $65,400 | $75,705 |
| Total Revenues | 2021 | $3,307,000 | $3,828,066 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2021 | $218,000 (est) | $252,349 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2021 | $80,000 (est) | $92,605 (est) |
| Participations | 2021 | $132,000 | $152,799 |
| Residuals ? | 2021 | $139,000 | $160,901 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2021 | $43,600 | $50,470 |
| Total Expenses | 2021 | $612,600 | $709,124 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2021 | $2,694,400 | $3,118,942 |
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