Synopsis
Conflict arises in the small town of Holly Springs when an old woman's death causes a variety of reactions among family and friends.
Scores
Overall Score
61.5
Popularity Percentile (Year)
52.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
66.4%
Review Aggregate
74.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 87% of 52 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, character-driven, funny. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
lightheartedcharacter-drivenfunnyfamily-friendlydarkstylized
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Close | 1999 | $504,000 | $948,000 | (est) |
| Julianne Moore | 1999 | $310,000 | $584,000 | (est) |
| Liv Tyler | 1999 | $233,000 | $440,000 | (est) |
| Chris O'Donnell | 1999 | $191,000 | $359,000 | (est) |
| Charles S. Dutton | 1999 | $163,000 | $307,000 | (est) |
| Patricia Neal | 1999 | $144,000 | $271,000 | (est) |
| Ned Beatty | 1999 | $129,000 | $243,000 | (est) |
| Courtney B. Vance | 1999 | $117,000 | $221,000 | (est) |
| Donald Moffat | 1999 | $108,000 | $204,000 | (est) |
| Lyle Lovett | 1999 | $100,000 | $189,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score86.0
RT critic review count58
Rotten Tomatoes audience score66.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating6.8
IMDb votes14,163
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1999 | $10,920,544 | $20,562,874 |
| International | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1999 | $10,920,544 | $20,562,874 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1999 | $5,460,272 | $10,281,437 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1999 | $16,714,000 | $31,471,681 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1999 | $21,603,000 | $40,677,439 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1999 | $2,620,931 | $4,935,090 |
| Total Revenues | 1999 | $46,398,203 | $87,365,647 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1999 | $10,000,000 | $18,829,533 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1999 | $4,711,000 (est) | $8,870,593 (est) |
| Participations | 1999 | $3,712,000 | $6,989,523 |
| Residuals ? | 1999 | $2,952,000 | $5,558,478 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1999 | $2,000,000 | $3,765,907 |
| Total Expenses | 1999 | $23,375,000 | $44,014,033 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1999 | $23,023,203 | $43,351,614 |
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