Synopsis
The picaresque and touching story of the politically incorrect, fully lived life of the impulsive, irascible and fearlessly blunt Barney Panofsky.
Scores
Overall Score
67.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
62.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
69.8%
Review Aggregate
76.3
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 72% of 50 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize gritty, character-driven, emotional. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
grittycharacter-drivenemotionallightheartedfunnymacabrehistoricalromantic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Giamatti | 2011 | $1,956,000 | $2,728,000 | (est) |
| Rosamund Pike | 2011 | $1,204,000 | $1,680,000 | (est) |
| Minnie Driver | 2011 | $907,000 | $1,265,000 | (est) |
| Rachelle Lefevre | 2011 | $741,000 | $1,034,000 | (est) |
| Scott Speedman | 2011 | $634,000 | $884,000 | (est) |
| Dustin Hoffman | 2011 | $558,000 | $778,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score77.0
RT critic review count132
Rotten Tomatoes audience score78.0
RT audience rating count10,000
IMDb rating7.3
IMDb votes27,161
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2011 | $4,439,201 | $6,191,985 |
| International | 2011 | $7,665,564 | $10,692,251 |
| Worldwide | 2011 | $12,104,765 | $16,884,236 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2011 | $5,285,826 | $7,372,893 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2011 | $3,419,000 | $4,768,965 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2011 | $1,099,000 | $1,532,931 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2011 | $6,255,000 | $8,724,737 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2011 | $14,915,000 | $20,804,070 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2011 | $1,775,680 | $2,476,794 |
| Total Revenues | 2011 | $32,749,506 | $45,680,391 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2011 | $30,000,000 | $41,845,263 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2011 | $7,314,000 (est) | $10,201,875 (est) |
| Participations | 2011 | $655,000 | $913,622 |
| Residuals ? | 2011 | $1,823,000 | $2,542,797 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2011 | $5,100,000 | $7,113,695 |
| Total Expenses | 2011 | $44,892,000 | $62,617,252 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2011 | $-12,142,494 | $-16,936,861 |
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