Synopsis
A Vietnam vet adjusts to life after the war while trying to support his family, but the chance of a better life may involve crime and bloodshed.
Scores
Overall Score
65.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
61.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
73.1%
Review Aggregate
63.4
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 43% of 28 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, historical, suspenseful. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnyhistoricalsuspensefulstylizedaction-packedpoliticalcharacter-driven
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larenz Tate | 1995 | $652,000 | $1,342,000 | (est) |
| Keith David | 1995 | $401,000 | $826,000 | (est) |
| Chris Tucker | 1995 | $302,000 | $622,000 | (est) |
| N'Bushe Wright | 1995 | $247,000 | $509,000 | (est) |
| Freddy Rodriguez | 1995 | $211,000 | $435,000 | (est) |
| Bokeem Woodbine | 1995 | $186,000 | $383,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score47.0
RT critic review count34
Rotten Tomatoes audience score78.0
RT audience rating count25,000
IMDb rating6.9
IMDb votes25,900
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1995 | $24,147,180 | $49,704,528 |
| International | 1995 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1995 | $24,147,180 | $49,704,528 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1995 | $12,073,590 | $24,852,264 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1995 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1995 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1995 | $31,565,000 | $64,973,360 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1995 | $32,521,000 | $66,941,190 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1995 | $6,036,795 | $12,426,132 |
| Total Revenues | 1995 | $82,196,385 | $169,192,946 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1995 | $10,000,000 | $20,583,989 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1995 | $7,434,000 (est) | $15,302,137 (est) |
| Participations | 1995 | $6,576,000 | $13,536,031 |
| Residuals ? | 1995 | $5,023,000 | $10,339,338 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1995 | $2,000,000 | $4,116,798 |
| Total Expenses | 1995 | $31,033,000 | $63,878,292 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1995 | $51,163,385 | $105,314,654 |
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