Synopsis
Set in the present-day San Fernando Valley, the project revolves around a delusional man who believes he's a cowboy and the relationship that he starts with a rebellious young woman.
Scores
Overall Score
55.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
60.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
47.6%
Review Aggregate
55.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 53% of 97 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize romantic, character-driven, suspenseful. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
romanticcharacter-drivensuspensefultragicemotionalcoming of agedarkpoliticalrealisticthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Norton | 2006 | $11,000 | $17,000 | (est) |
| Evan Rachel Wood | 2006 | $7,000 | $10,000 | (est) |
| David Morse | 2006 | $5,000 | $8,000 | (est) |
| Rory Culkin | 2006 | $4,000 | $6,000 | (est) |
| Aviva | 2006 | $3,000 | $5,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score53.0
RT critic review count100
Rotten Tomatoes audience score53.0
RT audience rating count25,000
IMDb rating6.4
IMDb votes19,359
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2006 | $568,932 | $885,288 |
| International | 2006 | $283,940 | $441,825 |
| Worldwide | 2006 | $852,872 | $1,327,113 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2006 | $398,042 | $619,374 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2006 | $263,000 | $409,242 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2006 | $81,000 | $126,040 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2006 | $8,318,000 | $12,943,238 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2006 | $19,619,000 | $30,528,178 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2006 | $238,951 | $371,821 |
| Total Revenues | 2006 | $28,917,993 | $44,997,892 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2006 | $938,000 (est) | $1,459,576 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2006 | $682,000 (est) | $1,061,227 (est) |
| Participations | 2006 | $2,313,000 | $3,599,148 |
| Residuals ? | 2006 | $2,084,000 | $3,242,812 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2006 | $187,600 | $291,915 |
| Total Expenses | 2006 | $6,204,600 | $9,654,678 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2006 | $22,713,393 | $35,343,214 |
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