Synopsis
In WW2, the Allies race against time to persuade two nuclear scientists working for the Germans to switch sides.
Scores
Overall Score
52.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
52.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
46.3%
Review Aggregate
62.9
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 78% of 9 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize family-friendly, dark, character-driven. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
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Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Thomas | 1984 | $165,000 | $497,000 | (est) |
| Dabney Coleman | 1984 | $101,000 | $306,000 | (est) |
| Michael Murphy | 1984 | $76,000 | $230,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score67.0
RT critic review count12
Rotten Tomatoes audience score56.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating6.6
IMDb votes9,005
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1984 | $9,719,952 | $29,346,958 |
| International | 1984 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1984 | $9,719,952 | $29,346,958 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1984 | $4,859,976 | $14,673,479 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1984 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1984 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1984 | $6,977,000 | $21,065,302 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1984 | $3,714,000 | $11,213,492 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1984 | $2,332,788 | $7,043,270 |
| Total Revenues | 1984 | $17,883,764 | $53,995,543 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1984 | $11,079,000 (est) | $33,450,263 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1984 | $3,696,000 (est) | $11,159,145 (est) |
| Participations | 1984 | $358,000 | $1,080,891 |
| Residuals ? | 1984 | $894,000 | $2,699,209 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1984 | $2,215,800 | $6,690,053 |
| Total Expenses | 1984 | $18,242,800 | $55,079,561 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1984 | $-359,036 | $-1,084,018 |
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