Synopsis
Framed for murder and on the run from authorities, a sleazy courier poses as a scout leader. But he has no idea what he's in for when he must actually take charge of a group of kids on a hiking trip.
Scores
Overall Score
39.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
34.7%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
49.6%
Review Aggregate
34.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 20% of 20 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, family-friendly, stylized. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnyfamily-friendlystylizedlightheartedcharacter-drivenemotional
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Stern | 1995 | $100,000 | $206,000 | (est) |
| Jon Polito | 1995 | $62,000 | $127,000 | (est) |
| Brad Sullivan | 1995 | $46,000 | $96,000 | (est) |
| Ann Dowd | 1995 | $38,000 | $78,000 | (est) |
| Anthony Heald | 1995 | $32,000 | $67,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score18.0
RT critic review count22
Rotten Tomatoes audience score38.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating5.6
IMDb votes7,229
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1995 | $7,919,823 | $16,302,155 |
| International | 1995 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1995 | $7,919,823 | $16,302,155 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1995 | $3,959,912 | $8,151,078 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1995 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1995 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1995 | $17,619,000 | $36,266,931 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1995 | $18,153,000 | $37,366,116 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1995 | $1,900,758 | $3,912,517 |
| Total Revenues | 1995 | $41,632,669 | $85,696,642 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1995 | $12,672,000 (est) | $26,084,031 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1995 | $3,878,000 (est) | $7,982,471 (est) |
| Participations | 1995 | $1,665,000 | $3,427,234 |
| Residuals ? | 1995 | $2,729,000 | $5,617,371 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1995 | $2,534,400 | $5,216,806 |
| Total Expenses | 1995 | $23,478,400 | $48,327,914 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1995 | $18,154,269 | $37,368,728 |
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