Synopsis
Benji is left in the wilderness after an accident. Can he survive?
Scores
Overall Score
61.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
52.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
74.1%
Review Aggregate
58.9
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 67% of 6 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize character-driven, family-friendly, emotional. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
character-drivenfamily-friendlyemotionalvisually strikingthought-provokingrealistic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Steagall | 1987 | $377,000 | $1,041,000 | (est) |
| Frank Inn | 1987 | $232,000 | $641,000 | (est) |
| Nancy Francis | 1987 | $175,000 | $482,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score55.0
RT critic review count11
Rotten Tomatoes audience score61.0
RT audience rating count10,000
IMDb rating6.2
IMDb votes3,585
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1987 | $22,257,624 | $61,463,176 |
| International | 1987 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1987 | $22,257,624 | $61,463,176 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1987 | $11,128,812 | $30,731,588 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1987 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1987 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1987 | $22,680,000 | $62,629,544 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1987 | $10,580,000 | $29,216,075 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1987 | $5,564,406 | $15,365,794 |
| Total Revenues | 1987 | $49,953,218 | $137,943,000 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1987 | $8,833,000 (est) | $24,391,832 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1987 | $6,531,000 (est) | $18,034,989 (est) |
| Participations | 1987 | $3,996,000 | $11,034,729 |
| Residuals ? | 1987 | $2,719,000 | $7,508,365 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1987 | $1,766,600 | $4,878,366 |
| Total Expenses | 1987 | $23,845,600 | $65,848,282 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1987 | $26,107,618 | $72,094,718 |
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