Synopsis
The seniors return to Earth to visit their relatives. Will they all decide to go back to the planet where no one grows old, or will they be tempted to stay back on Earth?
Scores
Overall Score
64.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
68.5%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
75.5%
Review Aggregate
37.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 33% of 9 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, lighthearted, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnylightheartedcharacter-drivenromanticemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Ameche | 1988 | $808,000 | $2,142,000 | (est) |
| Wilford Brimley | 1988 | $497,000 | $1,318,000 | (est) |
| Courteney Cox | 1988 | $374,000 | $993,000 | (est) |
| Hume Cronyn | 1988 | $306,000 | $812,000 | (est) |
| Jack Gilford | 1988 | $262,000 | $694,000 | (est) |
| Steve Guttenberg | 1988 | $230,000 | $611,000 | (est) |
| Barret Oliver | 1988 | $207,000 | $549,000 | (est) |
| Maureen Stapleton | 1988 | $188,000 | $500,000 | (est) |
| Elaine Stritch | 1988 | $173,000 | $460,000 | (est) |
| Jessica Tandy | 1988 | $161,000 | $427,000 | (est) |
| Gwen Verdon | 1988 | $151,000 | $400,000 | (est) |
| Tahnee Welch | 1988 | $142,000 | $376,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score31.0
RT critic review count13
Rotten Tomatoes audience score34.0
RT audience rating count10,000
IMDb rating5.4
IMDb votes17,957
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1988 | $18,924,919 | $50,183,830 |
| International | 1988 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1988 | $18,924,919 | $50,183,830 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1988 | $9,462,460 | $25,091,915 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1988 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1988 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1988 | $26,646,000 | $70,658,074 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1988 | $13,938,000 | $36,959,853 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1988 | $4,731,230 | $12,545,958 |
| Total Revenues | 1988 | $54,777,689 | $145,255,800 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1988 | $17,500,000 | $46,405,325 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1988 | $5,986,000 (est) | $15,873,273 (est) |
| Participations | 1988 | $2,191,000 | $5,809,947 |
| Residuals ? | 1988 | $3,221,000 | $8,541,232 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1988 | $3,500,000 | $9,281,065 |
| Total Expenses | 1988 | $32,398,000 | $85,910,842 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1988 | $22,379,689 | $59,344,958 |
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