Synopsis
A washed-up superhero actor attempts to revive his fading career by writing, directing, and starring in a Broadway production.
Scores
Overall Score
92.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
98.5%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
90.5%
Review Aggregate
82.9
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 91% of 361 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize satirical, funny, character-driven. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
satiricalfunnycharacter-drivenvisually strikingdarkstylizedsurrealemotionalthought-provokinggritty
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Keaton | 2014 | $1,083,000 | $1,436,000 | (est) |
| Zach Galifianakis | 2014 | $667,000 | $884,000 | (est) |
| Edward Norton | 2014 | $502,000 | $665,000 | (est) |
| Andrea Riseborough | 2014 | $410,000 | $544,000 | (est) |
| Amy Ryan | 2014 | $351,000 | $465,000 | (est) |
| Emma Stone | 2014 | $309,000 | $410,000 | (est) |
| Naomi Watts | 2014 | $277,000 | $368,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score91.0
RT critic review count361
Rotten Tomatoes audience score78.0
RT audience rating count50,000
IMDb rating7.7
IMDb votes687,683
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2014 | $42,340,598 | $56,114,261 |
| International | 2014 | $60,874,496 | $80,677,353 |
| Worldwide | 2014 | $103,215,094 | $136,791,614 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2014 | $45,520,097 | $60,328,072 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2014 | $4,572,000 | $6,059,300 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2014 | $3,621,000 | $4,798,934 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2014 | $5,212,000 | $6,907,496 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2014 | $14,049,000 | $18,619,228 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2014 | $10,585,150 | $14,028,565 |
| Total Revenues | 2014 | $83,559,247 | $110,741,596 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2014 | $18,000,000 | $23,855,513 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2014 | $22,500,000 (est) | $29,819,392 (est) |
| Participations | 2014 | $6,685,000 | $8,859,673 |
| Residuals ? | 2014 | $2,196,000 | $2,910,373 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2014 | $3,600,000 | $4,771,103 |
| Total Expenses | 2014 | $52,981,000 | $70,216,053 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2014 | $30,578,247 | $40,525,543 |
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