Synopsis
High school senior Dorian begins a gay man's odyssey when he determines that he's gay and decides to come out. Chief among concerns is the reaction of his father, who has never liked him.
Scores
Overall Score
36.0
Popularity Percentile (Year)
30.4%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
27.4%
Review Aggregate
63.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 62% of 24 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize character-driven, lighthearted, funny. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
character-drivenlightheartedfunnyvisually strikingfamily-friendlycoming of age
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael McMillian | 2005 | $12,000 | $19,000 | (est) |
| Lea Coco | 2005 | $7,000 | $12,000 | (est) |
| Steven Charles Fletcher | 2005 | $6,000 | $9,000 | (est) |
| Mo Quigley | 2005 | $5,000 | $7,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score60.0
RT critic review count25
Rotten Tomatoes audience score65.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating6.7
IMDb votes2,498
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2005 | $72,234 | $116,026 |
| International | 2005 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2005 | $72,234 | $116,026 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2005 | $36,117 | $58,013 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2005 | $75,000 | $120,469 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2005 | $12,000 | $19,275 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2005 | $4,190,000 | $6,730,174 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2005 | $10,058,000 | $16,155,630 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2005 | $36,117 | $58,013 |
| Total Revenues | 2005 | $14,407,234 | $23,141,574 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2005 | $185,000 | $297,156 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2005 | $80,000 (est) | $128,500 (est) |
| Participations | 2005 | $576,000 | $925,198 |
| Residuals ? | 2005 | $1,051,000 | $1,688,165 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2005 | $37,000 | $59,431 |
| Total Expenses | 2005 | $1,929,000 | $3,098,450 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2005 | $12,478,234 | $20,043,123 |
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