Synopsis
A man struggles with memories of his past, which include a wife he cannot remember and a nightmarish world no one else ever seems to wake up from.
Scores
Overall Score
82.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
89.6%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
75.5%
Review Aggregate
79.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 78% of 90 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize dark, visually striking, noir. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
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Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rufus Sewell | 1998 | $1,760,000 | $3,388,000 | (est) |
| Kiefer Sutherland | 1998 | $1,084,000 | $2,086,000 | (est) |
| Jennifer Connelly | 1998 | $816,000 | $1,570,000 | (est) |
| Richard O'Brien | 1998 | $667,000 | $1,284,000 | (est) |
| Ian Richardson | 1998 | $571,000 | $1,098,000 | (est) |
| William Hurt | 1998 | $502,000 | $967,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score77.0
RT critic review count92
Rotten Tomatoes audience score85.0
RT audience rating count100,000
IMDb rating7.6
IMDb votes221,979
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1998 | $14,378,331 | $27,671,671 |
| International | 1998 | $12,821,985 | $24,676,421 |
| Worldwide | 1998 | $27,200,316 | $52,348,092 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1998 | $12,317,960 | $23,706,404 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1998 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1998 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1998 | $19,910,000 | $38,317,588 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1998 | $27,853,000 | $53,604,208 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1998 | $3,450,799 | $6,641,201 |
| Total Revenues | 1998 | $63,531,759 | $122,269,402 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1998 | $27,000,000 | $51,962,576 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1998 | $11,039,000 (est) | $21,244,995 (est) |
| Participations | 1998 | $2,541,000 | $4,890,256 |
| Residuals ? | 1998 | $3,691,000 | $7,103,477 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1998 | $4,590,000 | $8,833,638 |
| Total Expenses | 1998 | $48,861,000 | $94,034,941 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1998 | $14,670,759 | $28,234,460 |
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