Synopsis
Upon returning home after a ten year absence, a Colonel in Napoleon's army discovers that his wife has remarried and has used his pension to amass great wealth.
Scores
Overall Score
24.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
10.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
15.7%
Review Aggregate
73.9
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 100% of 1 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize thought-provoking, character-driven, romantic. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
thought-provokingcharacter-drivenromantichistoricalemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gérard Depardieu | 1994 | $1,090,000 | $2,308,000 | (est) |
| Fanny Ardant | 1994 | $671,000 | $1,421,000 | (est) |
| Fabrice Luchini | 1994 | $505,000 | $1,070,000 | (est) |
| André Dussollier | 1994 | $413,000 | $875,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score83.0
RT critic review count6
Rotten Tomatoes audience score67.0
RT audience rating count250
IMDb rating6.9
IMDb votes2,166
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1994 | $464,284 | $982,766 |
| International | 1994 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1994 | $464,284 | $982,766 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1994 | $232,142 | $491,383 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1994 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1994 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1994 | $4,392,000 | $9,296,696 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1994 | $4,054,000 | $8,581,240 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1994 | $194,999 | $412,762 |
| Total Revenues | 1994 | $8,873,141 | $18,782,081 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1994 | $13,400,000 | $28,364,238 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1994 | $371,000 (est) | $785,308 (est) |
| Participations | 1994 | $177,000 | $374,662 |
| Residuals ? | 1994 | $625,000 | $1,322,959 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1994 | $2,680,000 | $5,672,848 |
| Total Expenses | 1994 | $17,253,000 | $36,520,014 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1994 | $-8,379,859 | $-17,737,933 |
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