Synopsis
A group of misfits enter a Las Vegas dodgeball tournament in order to save their cherished local gym from the onslaught of a corporate health fitness chain.
Scores
Overall Score
89.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
94.5%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
93.8%
Review Aggregate
72.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 71% of 158 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, coming of age, satirical. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnycoming of agesatiricalstylizedmacabredarklightheartedgrittycharacter-drivenvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vince Vaughn | 2004 | $1,627,000 | $2,703,000 | (est) |
| Ben Stiller | 2004 | $1,002,000 | $1,664,000 | (est) |
| Christine Taylor | 2004 | $754,000 | $1,253,000 | (est) |
| Rip Torn | 2004 | $617,000 | $1,024,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score72.0
RT critic review count166
Rotten Tomatoes audience score76.0
RT audience rating count250,000
IMDb rating6.7
IMDb votes278,729
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2004 | $114,326,736 | $189,858,640 |
| International | 2004 | $54,096,491 | $89,836,258 |
| Worldwide | 2004 | $168,423,227 | $279,694,898 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2004 | $78,801,964 | $130,863,823 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2004 | $211,000 | $350,401 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2004 | $6,000 | $9,964 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2004 | $22,231,000 | $36,918,289 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2004 | $46,514,000 | $77,244,266 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2004 | $32,011,486 | $53,160,419 |
| Total Revenues | 2004 | $179,775,450 | $298,547,162 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2004 | $20,000,000 | $33,213,340 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2004 | $25,000,000 (est) | $41,516,675 (est) |
| Participations | 2004 | $26,966,000 | $44,781,547 |
| Residuals ? | 2004 | $6,625,000 | $11,001,919 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2004 | $4,000,000 | $6,642,668 |
| Total Expenses | 2004 | $82,591,000 | $137,156,150 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2004 | $97,184,450 | $161,391,012 |
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