Synopsis
John Lithgow stars and Ralph Macchio co-stars as his son. Their uneasy reunion accidentally sparks war-haunted violence, and they share a harrowing fight for survival that will either destroy them or unify them forever.
Scores
Overall Score
15.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
7.7%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
6.8%
Review Aggregate
46.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 50% of 4 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize uplifting, character-driven, gritty. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
upliftingcharacter-drivengrittyemotionalvisually strikingthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Lithgow | 1988 | $792,000 | $2,101,000 | (est) |
| Ralph Macchio | 1988 | $488,000 | $1,293,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score43.0
RT critic review count7
Rotten Tomatoes audience score44.0
RT audience rating count250
IMDb rating5.7
IMDb votes901
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1988 | $156,188 | $414,169 |
| International | 1988 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1988 | $156,188 | $414,169 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1988 | $78,094 | $207,084 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1988 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1988 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1988 | $974,000 | $2,582,788 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1988 | $509,000 | $1,349,732 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1988 | $70,285 | $186,376 |
| Total Revenues | 1988 | $1,631,379 | $4,325,980 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1988 | $8,000,000 | $21,213,863 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1988 | $125,000 (est) | $331,467 (est) |
| Participations | 1988 | $33,000 | $87,507 |
| Residuals ? | 1988 | $104,000 | $275,780 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1988 | $1,600,000 | $4,242,773 |
| Total Expenses | 1988 | $9,862,000 | $26,151,390 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1988 | $-8,230,621 | $-21,825,409 |
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