Synopsis
Don McKay, a high school janitor who leaves his hometown after a tragedy, returns 25 years later to rekindle a romance with his old flame, who is dying, but this homecoming brings McKay more than he bargained for.
Scores
Overall Score
25.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
28.6%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
13.1%
Review Aggregate
38.1
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 38% of 26 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize noir, funny, dark. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
noirfunnydarkcharacter-drivenvisually strikingstylizedsuspenseful
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Haden Church | 2010 | $156,000 | $225,000 | (est) |
| Elisabeth Shue | 2010 | $96,000 | $139,000 | (est) |
| Melissa Leo | 2010 | $73,000 | $104,000 | (est) |
| James Rebhorn | 2010 | $59,000 | $85,000 | (est) |
| Keith David | 2010 | $51,000 | $73,000 | (est) |
| M. Emmet Walsh | 2010 | $45,000 | $64,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score38.0
RT critic review count26
Rotten Tomatoes audience score24.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating5.8
IMDb votes2,517
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2010 | $13,722 | $19,737 |
| International | 2010 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2010 | $13,722 | $19,737 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2010 | $6,861 | $9,868 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2010 | $471,000 | $677,454 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2010 | $137,000 | $197,051 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2010 | $1,106,000 | $1,590,794 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2010 | $2,477,000 | $3,562,746 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2010 | $900,000 | $1,294,498 |
| Total Revenues | 2010 | $5,097,861 | $7,332,412 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2010 | $3,000,000 | $4,314,993 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2010 | $80,000 (est) | $115,066 (est) |
| Participations | 2010 | $204,000 | $293,420 |
| Residuals ? | 2010 | $324,000 | $466,019 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2010 | $600,000 | $862,999 |
| Total Expenses | 2010 | $4,208,000 | $6,052,497 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2010 | $889,861 | $1,279,915 |
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