Synopsis
When her sister dies in 1846, Bette moves from the château to Paris to work as a theater seamstress. She helps a handsome, starving artist. When her niece lures him away from her, she plans a devious revenge.
Scores
Overall Score
30.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
18.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
35.7%
Review Aggregate
47.6
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 50% of 4 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, character-driven, romantic. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnycharacter-drivenromanticemotionalvisually strikingthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Lange | 1998 | $14,000 | $26,000 | (est) |
| Elisabeth Shue | 1998 | $8,000 | $16,000 | (est) |
| Bob Hoskins | 1998 | $6,000 | $12,000 | (est) |
| Hugh Laurie | 1998 | $5,000 | $10,000 | (est) |
| Aden Young | 1998 | $4,000 | $9,000 | (est) |
| Kelly Macdonald | 1998 | $4,000 | $8,000 | (est) |
| Geraldine Chaplin | 1998 | $4,000 | $7,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score41.0
RT critic review count22
Rotten Tomatoes audience score45.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating6.2
IMDb votes2,964
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1998 | $1,295,194 | $2,492,652 |
| International | 1998 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1998 | $1,295,194 | $2,492,652 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1998 | $647,597 | $1,246,326 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1998 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1998 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1998 | $6,945,000 | $13,365,929 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1998 | $9,716,000 | $18,698,829 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1998 | $518,078 | $997,061 |
| Total Revenues | 1998 | $17,826,675 | $34,308,146 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1998 | $1,425,000 (est) | $2,742,469 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1998 | $1,036,000 (est) | $1,993,823 (est) |
| Participations | 1998 | $713,000 | $1,372,197 |
| Residuals ? | 1998 | $1,249,000 | $2,403,750 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1998 | $285,000 | $548,494 |
| Total Expenses | 1998 | $4,708,000 | $9,060,734 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1998 | $13,118,675 | $25,247,412 |
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