Synopsis
An American reporter travels to the Australian outback to meet eccentric poacher Mick "Crocodile" Dundee and invites him to New York City, where he comes face-to-face with the complexities of modern life.
Scores
Overall Score
92.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
96.4%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
99.2%
Review Aggregate
72.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 92% of 25 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize romantic, lighthearted, visually striking. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
romanticlightheartedvisually strikingfunnyfamily-friendlycharacter-driven
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Hogan | 1986 | $459,000 | $1,314,000 | (est) |
| Linda Kozlowski | 1986 | $283,000 | $809,000 | (est) |
| Mark Blum | 1986 | $213,000 | $609,000 | (est) |
| David Gulpilil | 1986 | $174,000 | $498,000 | (est) |
| Michael Lombard | 1986 | $149,000 | $426,000 | (est) |
| John Meillon | 1986 | $131,000 | $375,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score89.0
RT critic review count38
Rotten Tomatoes audience score59.0
RT audience rating count250,000
IMDb rating6.6
IMDb votes121,661
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1986 | $174,803,506 | $500,327,188 |
| International | 1986 | $131,330 | $375,896 |
| Worldwide | 1986 | $174,934,836 | $500,703,084 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1986 | $87,454,285 | $250,313,953 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1986 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1986 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1986 | $33,715,000 | $96,499,959 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1986 | $14,477,000 | $41,436,450 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1986 | $61,181,227 | $175,114,516 |
| Total Revenues | 1986 | $196,827,512 | $563,364,877 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1986 | $8,800,000 | $25,187,591 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1986 | $11,000,000 (est) | $31,484,489 (est) |
| Participations | 1986 | $29,524,000 | $84,504,369 |
| Residuals ? | 1986 | $6,494,000 | $18,587,297 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1986 | $1,760,000 | $5,037,518 |
| Total Expenses | 1986 | $57,578,000 | $164,801,265 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1986 | $139,249,512 | $398,563,613 |
Similar Movies
| Poster | Movie | Year | Match | Overall | Est. Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Crocodile Dundee II | 1988 | Shared franchise (1) | 83.5 | $87,787,844 |
 | Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles | 2001 | Shared franchise (1) | 66.0 | $28,666,958 |
 | Toy Story 3 | 2010 | Shared genres: 2 | 98.0 | $216,158,077 |
 | Toy Story | 1995 | Shared genres: 2 | 97.9 | $171,576,204 |
 | Back to the Future | 1985 | Shared genres: 2 | 97.9 | $140,846,681 |