Synopsis
A kids' show host, Rainbow Randolph, is fired in disgrace while his replacement, Sheldon Mopes, A.K.A. Smoochy the Rhino, finds himself a rising star. Unfortunately for Sheldon, the business of kids' television isn't all child's play.
Scores
Overall Score
65.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
74.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
60.6%
Review Aggregate
55.6
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 42% of 113 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, thin plot, dark. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnythin plotdarksatiricalfamily-friendlycharacter-drivenhistoricalmacabre
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Williams | 2002 | $4,313,000 | $7,521,000 | (est) |
| Edward Norton | 2002 | $50,000 source | $87,187 | reported |
| Catherine Keener | 2002 | $1,999,000 | $3,486,000 | (est) |
| Danny DeVito | 2002 | $1,634,000 | $2,850,000 | (est) |
| Jon Stewart | 2002 | $1,398,000 | $2,438,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score42.0
RT critic review count119
Rotten Tomatoes audience score66.0
RT audience rating count50,000
IMDb rating6.3
IMDb votes43,946
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2002 | $8,364,691 | $14,585,901 |
| International | 2002 | $18,247 | $31,818 |
| Worldwide | 2002 | $8,382,938 | $14,617,719 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2002 | $4,189,644 | $7,305,678 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2002 | $13,000 | $22,669 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2002 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2002 | $14,579,000 | $25,422,081 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2002 | $27,184,000 | $47,402,006 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2002 | $2,007,526 | $3,500,616 |
| Total Revenues | 2002 | $47,973,170 | $83,653,049 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2002 | $50,000,000 | $87,187,326 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2002 | $6,271,000 (est) | $10,935,034 (est) |
| Participations | 2002 | $959,000 | $1,672,253 |
| Residuals ? | 2002 | $3,178,000 | $5,541,626 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2002 | $7,500,000 | $13,078,099 |
| Total Expenses | 2002 | $67,908,000 | $118,414,339 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2002 | $-19,934,830 | $-34,761,290 |
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