Synopsis
On the verge of turning 40, an unhappy Manhattan yuppie is roped into joining his two friends on a cattle drive in the southwest.
Scores
Overall Score
89.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
89.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
98.0%
Review Aggregate
74.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 84% of 37 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, lighthearted, character-driven. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
funnylightheartedcharacter-drivenstylizedcoming of ageemotional
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Crystal | 1991 | $1,760,000 | $4,055,000 | (est) |
| Daniel Stern | 1991 | $1,084,000 | $2,496,000 | (est) |
| Bruno Kirby | 1991 | $816,000 | $1,879,000 | (est) |
| Patricia Wettig | 1991 | $667,000 | $1,536,000 | (est) |
| Helen Slater | 1991 | $571,000 | $1,314,000 | (est) |
| Jack Palance | 1991 | $502,000 | $1,157,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score87.0
RT critic review count45
Rotten Tomatoes audience score65.0
RT audience rating count100,000
IMDb rating6.8
IMDb votes66,353
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1991 | $124,033,790 | $285,678,400 |
| International | 1991 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1991 | $124,033,790 | $285,678,400 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1991 | $62,016,895 | $142,839,200 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1991 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1991 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1991 | $55,832,000 | $128,593,962 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1991 | $34,049,000 | $78,422,693 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1991 | $34,729,461 | $79,989,952 |
| Total Revenues | 1991 | $186,627,356 | $429,845,807 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1991 | $27,000,000 | $62,187,222 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1991 | $15,464,000 (est) | $35,617,155 (est) |
| Participations | 1991 | $27,994,000 | $64,476,633 |
| Residuals ? | 1991 | $8,309,000 | $19,137,542 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1991 | $4,590,000 | $10,571,828 |
| Total Expenses | 1991 | $83,357,000 | $191,990,379 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1991 | $103,270,356 | $237,855,427 |
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