Synopsis
A workaholic architect finds a universal remote that allows him to fast-forward and rewind to different parts of his life. Complications arise when the remote starts to overrule his choices.
Scores
Overall Score
88.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
96.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
97.3%
Review Aggregate
52.7
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 33% of 165 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, thin plot, emotional. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnythin plotemotionalfamily-friendlytragicchristmasdarklightheartedcharacter-drivenuplifting
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Sandler | 2006 | $5,958,000 | $9,270,000 | (est) |
| Kate Beckinsale | 2006 | $3,667,000 | $5,707,000 | (est) |
| Christopher Walken | 2006 | $2,761,000 | $4,296,000 | (est) |
| Henry Winkler | 2006 | $2,257,000 | $3,513,000 | (est) |
| David Hasselhoff | 2006 | $1,931,000 | $3,005,000 | (est) |
| Julie Kavner | 2006 | $1,700,000 | $2,645,000 | (est) |
| Sean Astin | 2006 | $1,526,000 | $2,374,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score34.0
RT critic review count171
Rotten Tomatoes audience score66.0
RT audience rating count250,000
IMDb rating6.4
IMDb votes377,132
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2006 | $137,355,630 | $213,732,441 |
| International | 2006 | $103,329,696 | $160,786,333 |
| Worldwide | 2006 | $240,685,330 | $374,518,780 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2006 | $110,009,693 | $171,180,754 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2006 | $591,000 | $919,626 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2006 | $182,000 | $283,201 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2006 | $18,681,000 | $29,068,599 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2006 | $44,064,000 | $68,565,855 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2006 | $38,459,576 | $59,845,083 |
| Total Revenues | 2006 | $211,987,270 | $329,863,119 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2006 | $82,500,000 | $128,374,253 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2006 | $27,541,000 (est) | $42,855,216 (est) |
| Participations | 2006 | $16,959,000 | $26,389,078 |
| Residuals ? | 2006 | $6,511,000 | $10,131,452 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2006 | $12,375,000 | $19,256,138 |
| Total Expenses | 2006 | $145,886,000 | $227,006,136 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2006 | $66,101,270 | $102,856,983 |
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