Synopsis
BREAKING A MONSTER chronicles the break-out year of the band UNLOCKING THE TRUTH, following 13-year-old members Alec Atkins, Malcolm Brickhouse and Jarad Dawkins as they first encounter stardom and the music industry, transcending childhood to become the rock stars they always dreamed of being.
Scores
Overall Score
22.0
Popularity Percentile (Year)
13.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
2.5%
Review Aggregate
75.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 100% of 24 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize family-friendly, coming of age, lighthearted. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
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Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlocking the Truth | 2016 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Alec Atkins | 2016 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Malcolm Brickhouse | 2016 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Jarad Dawkins | 2016 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Alan Sacks | 2016 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score100.0
RT critic review count24
Rotten Tomatoes audience score58.0
RT audience rating count250
IMDb rating6.1
IMDb votes319
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2016 | $4,212 | $5,505 |
| International | 2016 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2016 | $4,212 | $5,505 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2016 | $2,106 | $2,753 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2016 | $62,000 | $81,039 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2016 | $63,000 | $82,346 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2016 | $54,000 | $70,582 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2016 | $153,000 | $199,984 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2016 | $75,000 | $98,031 |
| Total Revenues | 2016 | $409,106 | $534,736 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2016 | $250,000 (est) | $326,771 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2016 | $80,000 (est) | $104,567 (est) |
| Participations | 2016 | $8,000 | $10,457 |
| Residuals ? | 2016 | $21,000 | $27,449 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2016 | $50,000 | $65,354 |
| Total Expenses | 2016 | $409,000 | $534,597 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2016 | $106 | $139 |
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