Synopsis
A young man buys a computer that accidentally becomes sentient and begins to turn its affections toward the man's attractive female neighbor.
Scores
Overall Score
39.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
51.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
13.0%
Review Aggregate
59.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 50% of 18 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, romantic, historical. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
lightheartedromantichistoricalthought-provokingstylizedfunnycharacter-driven
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenny Von Dohlen | 1984 | $358,000 | $1,081,000 | (est) |
| Virginia Madsen | 1984 | $220,000 | $665,000 | (est) |
| Maxwell Caulfield | 1984 | $166,000 | $501,000 | (est) |
| Bud Cort | 1984 | $136,000 | $410,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score45.0
RT critic review count20
Rotten Tomatoes audience score72.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating6.4
IMDb votes10,790
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1984 | $2,193,612 | $6,623,062 |
| International | 1984 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1984 | $2,193,612 | $6,623,062 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1984 | $1,096,806 | $3,311,531 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1984 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1984 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1984 | $1,476,000 | $4,456,412 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1984 | $786,000 | $2,373,130 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1984 | $877,445 | $2,649,225 |
| Total Revenues | 1984 | $4,236,251 | $12,790,297 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1984 | $5,500,000 | $16,605,871 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1984 | $1,624,000 (est) | $4,903,261 (est) |
| Participations | 1984 | $85,000 | $256,636 |
| Residuals ? | 1984 | $201,000 | $606,869 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1984 | $1,100,000 | $3,321,174 |
| Total Expenses | 1984 | $8,510,000 | $25,693,812 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1984 | $-4,273,749 | $-12,903,514 |
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