Synopsis
Untangling the web of cultural and historical ties underlying Japan's deep fascination with insects.
Scores
Overall Score
24.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
7.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
20.4%
Review Aggregate
72.6
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 91% of 35 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize gritty, emotional, thought-provoking. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
grittyemotionalthought-provokinghistoricallightheartedfamily-friendly
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score92.0
RT critic review count36
Rotten Tomatoes audience score58.0
RT audience rating count100
IMDb rating6.2
IMDb votes229
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2010 | $32,308 | $46,470 |
| International | 2010 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2010 | $32,308 | $46,470 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2010 | $16,154 | $23,235 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2010 | $743,000 | $1,068,680 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2010 | $217,000 | $312,118 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2010 | $1,745,000 | $2,509,888 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2010 | $3,908,000 | $5,620,998 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2010 | $71,100 | $102,265 |
| Total Revenues | 2010 | $6,700,254 | $9,637,183 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2010 | $237,000 (est) | $340,884 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2010 | $80,000 (est) | $115,066 (est) |
| Participations | 2010 | $268,000 | $385,473 |
| Residuals ? | 2010 | $452,000 | $650,126 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2010 | $47,400 | $68,177 |
| Total Expenses | 2010 | $1,084,400 | $1,559,726 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2010 | $5,615,854 | $8,077,457 |
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