Synopsis
Two rivals try to con an old woman for a rare 1930s Blues record. After going to jail for over 20 years, they're released and seek the vinyl from a tougher opponent.
Scores
Overall Score
62.0
Popularity Percentile (Year)
97.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
9.2%
Review Aggregate
75.3
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 68% of 78 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, thin plot, visually striking. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnythin plotvisually strikinggrittycoming of ageupliftinglighthearted
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Belushi | 2018 | $1,546,000 | $1,932,000 | (est) |
| Dan Aykroyd | 2018 | $952,000 | $1,189,000 | (est) |
| James Brown | 2018 | $717,000 | $895,000 | (est) |
| Cab Calloway | 2018 | $586,000 | $732,000 | (est) |
| Ray Charles | 2018 | $501,000 | $626,000 | (est) |
| Carrie Fisher | 2018 | $441,000 | $551,000 | (est) |
| Aretha Franklin | 2018 | $396,000 | $495,000 | (est) |
| Henry Gibson | 2018 | $361,000 | $451,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score71.0
RT critic review count91
Rotten Tomatoes audience score92.0
RT audience rating count250,000
IMDb rating5.9
IMDb votes1,567
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2018 | $14,030 | $17,528 |
| International | 2018 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2018 | $14,030 | $17,528 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2018 | $7,015 | $8,764 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2018 | $392,000 | $489,727 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2018 | $473,000 | $590,920 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2018 | $241,000 | $301,082 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2018 | $685,000 | $855,773 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2018 | $8,250,000 | $10,306,751 |
| Total Revenues | 2018 | $10,048,015 | $12,553,017 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2018 | $27,500,000 | $34,355,836 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2018 | $80,000 (est) | $99,944 (est) |
| Participations | 2018 | $201,000 | $251,110 |
| Residuals ? | 2018 | $482,000 | $602,164 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2018 | $4,675,000 | $5,840,492 |
| Total Expenses | 2018 | $32,938,000 | $41,149,547 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2018 | $-22,889,985 | $-28,596,530 |
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