Synopsis
A rich but troubled family find their lives altered by the arrival of a vagrant who tries to drown himself in their swimming pool.
Scores
Overall Score
76.5
Popularity Percentile (Year)
68.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
94.2%
Review Aggregate
64.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 74% of 23 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, noir, satirical. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
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Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Nolte | 1986 | $1,347,000 | $3,855,000 | (est) |
| Bette Midler | 1986 | $829,000 | $2,373,000 | (est) |
| Richard Dreyfuss | 1986 | $624,000 | $1,787,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score77.0
RT critic review count31
Rotten Tomatoes audience score52.0
RT audience rating count10,000
IMDb rating6.2
IMDb votes20,874
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1986 | $62,134,225 | $177,842,212 |
| International | 1986 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1986 | $62,134,225 | $177,842,212 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1986 | $31,067,112 | $88,921,106 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1986 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1986 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1986 | $28,577,000 | $81,793,840 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1986 | $12,271,000 | $35,122,379 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1986 | $17,397,583 | $49,795,819 |
| Total Revenues | 1986 | $89,312,696 | $255,633,144 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1986 | $14,000,000 | $40,071,168 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1986 | $9,132,000 (est) | $26,137,850 (est) |
| Participations | 1986 | $7,145,000 | $20,450,607 |
| Residuals ? | 1986 | $3,849,000 | $11,016,709 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1986 | $2,800,000 | $8,014,234 |
| Total Expenses | 1986 | $36,926,000 | $105,690,568 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1986 | $52,386,696 | $149,942,576 |
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