Synopsis
A look at the work of two stand-up comics, Jerry Seinfeld and a lesser-known newcomer, detailing the effort and frustration behind putting together a successful act and career while living a life on the road.
Scores
Overall Score
52.4
Popularity Percentile (Year)
44.7%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
51.1%
Review Aggregate
72.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 79% of 84 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, thin plot, romantic. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
funnythin plotromanticemotionalcharacter-drivenvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Seinfeld | 2002 | $97,000 | $169,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score77.0
RT critic review count91
Rotten Tomatoes audience score69.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating6.9
IMDb votes7,405
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2002 | $2,751,988 | $4,798,770 |
| International | 2002 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2002 | $2,751,988 | $4,798,770 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2002 | $1,375,994 | $2,399,385 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2002 | $10,000 | $17,437 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2002 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2002 | $11,033,000 | $19,238,755 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2002 | $20,573,000 | $35,874,097 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2002 | $1,100,795 | $1,919,508 |
| Total Revenues | 2002 | $34,092,789 | $59,449,183 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2002 | $1,514,000 (est) | $2,640,032 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2002 | $942,000 (est) | $1,642,609 (est) |
| Participations | 2002 | $2,727,000 | $4,755,197 |
| Residuals ? | 2002 | $2,383,000 | $4,155,348 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2002 | $302,800 | $528,006 |
| Total Expenses | 2002 | $7,868,800 | $13,721,193 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2002 | $26,223,989 | $45,727,990 |
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