Synopsis
A controversial figure, loved by some, reviled by others, few know much more than a few headlines and the recollections of his contentious confirmation battle with Anita Hill. A story truly and fully, without cover-ups or distortions.
Scores
Overall Score
41.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
29.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
43.2%
Review Aggregate
68.4
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely negative, with 35% of 17 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize political, thin plot, lighthearted. Many reviews cite thin plot as the main reasons it falls short.
politicalthin plotlightheartedsuspensefulcharacter-drivenemotional
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score35.0
RT critic review count17
Rotten Tomatoes audience score99.0
RT audience rating count100
IMDb rating7.9
IMDb votes1,157
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2020 | $282,149 | $342,002 |
| International | 2020 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2020 | $282,149 | $342,002 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2020 | $141,074 | $171,001 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2020 | $8,056,000 | $9,764,943 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2020 | $7,456,000 | $9,037,663 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2020 | $1,877,000 | $2,275,173 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2020 | $5,660,000 | $6,860,672 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2020 | $126,967 | $153,901 |
| Total Revenues | 2020 | $23,317,042 | $28,263,354 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2020 | $310,000 (est) | $375,761 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2020 | $146,000 (est) | $176,971 (est) |
| Participations | 2020 | $933,000 | $1,130,920 |
| Residuals ? | 2020 | $1,049,000 | $1,271,527 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2020 | $62,000 | $75,152 |
| Total Expenses | 2020 | $2,500,000 | $3,030,332 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2020 | $20,817,042 | $25,233,021 |
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