Synopsis
The untold story of Mexico's greatest and most beloved comedy film star of all time, from his humble origins on the small stage to the bright lights of Hollywood.
Scores
Overall Score
57.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
42.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
76.5%
Review Aggregate
58.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 47% of 19 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize historical, emotional, funny. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
historicalemotionalfunnycharacter-drivenromanticvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar Jaenada | 2014 | $190,000 | $252,000 | (est) |
| Michael Imperioli | 2014 | $117,000 | $155,000 | (est) |
| Ilse Salas | 2014 | $88,000 | $117,000 | (est) |
| Luis Gerardo Méndez | 2014 | $72,000 | $96,000 | (est) |
| Gabriela de la Garza | 2014 | $62,000 | $82,000 | (est) |
| Adal Ramones | 2014 | $54,000 | $72,000 | (est) |
| Bárbara Mori | 2014 | $49,000 | $65,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score47.0
RT critic review count19
Rotten Tomatoes audience score67.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating6.6
IMDb votes4,317
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2014 | $6,382,924 | $8,459,329 |
| International | 2014 | $11,583,949 | $15,352,281 |
| Worldwide | 2014 | $17,966,873 | $23,811,610 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2014 | $7,825,042 | $10,370,577 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2014 | $3,265,000 | $4,327,125 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2014 | $2,586,000 | $3,427,242 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2014 | $3,722,000 | $4,932,790 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2014 | $10,034,000 | $13,298,123 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2014 | $2,553,170 | $3,383,732 |
| Total Revenues | 2014 | $29,985,211 | $39,739,589 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2014 | $15,336,000 (est) | $20,324,897 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2014 | $10,696,000 (est) | $14,175,476 (est) |
| Participations | 2014 | $600,000 | $795,184 |
| Residuals ? | 2014 | $1,325,000 | $1,756,031 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2014 | $3,067,200 | $4,064,979 |
| Total Expenses | 2014 | $31,024,200 | $41,116,568 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2014 | $-1,038,989 | $-1,376,978 |
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