Synopsis
A corrupt cop blackmails former burglar Bernice, forcing her into her most ambitious job yet: a dentist hires her to break into her ex-husband's house and steal back her jewelry. But when the ex is murdered, Bernice is the only suspect.
Scores
Overall Score
49.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
42.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
66.4%
Review Aggregate
37.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 33% of 3 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, character-driven, emotional. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnycharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provokingrealistic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whoopi Goldberg | 1987 | $1,017,000 | $2,809,000 | (est) |
| Bob Goldthwait | 1987 | $626,000 | $1,729,000 | (est) |
| G. W. Bailey | 1987 | $471,000 | $1,302,000 | (est) |
| Lesley Ann Warren | 1987 | $385,000 | $1,064,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score27.0
RT critic review count11
Rotten Tomatoes audience score39.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating5.1
IMDb votes4,990
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1987 | $16,337,355 | $45,114,684 |
| International | 1987 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1987 | $16,337,355 | $45,114,684 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1987 | $8,168,678 | $22,557,342 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1987 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1987 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1987 | $19,022,000 | $52,528,180 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1987 | $8,873,000 | $24,502,289 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1987 | $4,084,339 | $11,278,671 |
| Total Revenues | 1987 | $40,148,016 | $110,866,482 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1987 | $12,500,000 | $34,518,045 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1987 | $4,752,000 (est) | $13,122,380 (est) |
| Participations | 1987 | $1,606,000 | $4,434,878 |
| Residuals ? | 1987 | $2,251,000 | $6,216,009 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1987 | $2,500,000 | $6,903,609 |
| Total Expenses | 1987 | $23,609,000 | $65,194,921 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1987 | $16,539,016 | $45,671,560 |
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