Synopsis
A couple expecting their first child travels the U.S. seeking the perfect "family home." They have misadventures and find fresh connections with relatives and old friends who help them discover "home" on their own terms for the first time.
Scores
Overall Score
68.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
67.4%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
69.4%
Review Aggregate
70.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 67% of 189 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize emotional, thin plot, lighthearted. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
emotionalthin plotlightheartedfunnycharacter-drivenromanticfamily-friendlystylizedgrittyuplifting
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Krasinski | 2009 | $956,000 | $1,398,000 | (est) |
| Maya Rudolph | 2009 | $588,000 | $861,000 | (est) |
| Jeff Daniels | 2009 | $443,000 | $648,000 | (est) |
| Maggie Gyllenhaal | 2009 | $362,000 | $530,000 | (est) |
| Allison Janney | 2009 | $310,000 | $453,000 | (est) |
| Chris Messina | 2009 | $273,000 | $399,000 | (est) |
| Catherine O'Hara | 2009 | $245,000 | $358,000 | (est) |
| Paul Schneider | 2009 | $223,000 | $326,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score67.0
RT critic review count192
Rotten Tomatoes audience score74.0
RT audience rating count50,000
IMDb rating7.0
IMDb votes56,244
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2009 | $9,451,946 | $13,823,196 |
| International | 2009 | $6,327,509 | $9,253,798 |
| Worldwide | 2009 | $15,779,455 | $23,076,994 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2009 | $7,256,977 | $10,613,117 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2009 | $2,485,000 | $3,634,240 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2009 | $797,000 | $1,165,589 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2009 | $10,150,000 | $14,844,080 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2009 | $21,690,000 | $31,720,994 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2009 | $2,268,467 | $3,317,567 |
| Total Revenues | 2009 | $44,647,444 | $65,295,588 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2009 | $17,000,000 | $24,862,006 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2009 | $9,587,000 (est) | $14,020,709 (est) |
| Participations | 2009 | $1,786,000 | $2,611,973 |
| Residuals ? | 2009 | $2,587,000 | $3,783,412 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2009 | $3,400,000 | $4,972,401 |
| Total Expenses | 2009 | $34,360,000 | $50,250,501 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2009 | $10,287,444 | $15,045,087 |
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