Synopsis
The love story between British writer, Christopher Isherwood (whose book 'The Berlin Stories' inspired the musical and film Cabaret) and Don Bachardy, American portrait artist.
Scores
Overall Score
38.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
19.7%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
34.6%
Review Aggregate
86.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 97% of 33 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize romantic, emotional, lighthearted. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
romanticemotionallightheartedgrittyfunnyvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Isherwood | 2008 | $5,000 | $7,000 | (est) |
| Don Bachardy | 2008 | $3,000 | $4,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score94.0
RT critic review count36
Rotten Tomatoes audience score84.0
RT audience rating count250
IMDb rating7.8
IMDb votes1,025
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2008 | $216,110 | $314,880 |
| International | 2008 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2008 | $216,110 | $314,880 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2008 | $108,055 | $157,440 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2008 | $624,000 | $909,191 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2008 | $222,000 | $323,462 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2008 | $5,168,000 | $7,529,966 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2008 | $10,707,000 | $15,600,492 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2008 | $97,250 | $141,696 |
| Total Revenues | 2008 | $16,926,304 | $24,662,247 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2008 | $250,000 (est) | $364,259 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2008 | $151,000 (est) | $220,013 (est) |
| Participations | 2008 | $677,000 | $986,414 |
| Residuals ? | 2008 | $1,204,000 | $1,754,272 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2008 | $50,000 | $72,852 |
| Total Expenses | 2008 | $2,332,000 | $3,397,810 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2008 | $14,594,304 | $21,264,437 |
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