Synopsis
The hit musical based on the life of Eva Perón (Evita Duarte), a B-picture Argentinian actress who eventually became the wife of Argentinian president Juan Domingo Perón, and the most beloved and hated woman in Argentina.
Scores
Overall Score
79.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
74.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
92.5%
Review Aggregate
65.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 56% of 18 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize emotional, realistic, stylized. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
emotionalrealisticstylizedcharacter-drivenhistoricalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madonna | 1996 | $5,370,000 | $10,737,000 | (est) |
| Antonio Banderas | 1996 | $4,000,000 source | $7,997,450 | reported |
| Jonathan Pryce | 1996 | $2,489,000 | $4,976,000 | (est) |
| Jimmy Nail | 1996 | $2,035,000 | $4,069,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score64.0
RT critic review count39
Rotten Tomatoes audience score68.0
RT audience rating count50,000
IMDb rating6.3
IMDb votes38,924
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1996 | $50,047,180 | $100,062,455 |
| International | 1996 | $18,218,658 | $36,425,702 |
| Worldwide | 1996 | $68,267,590 | $136,491,660 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1996 | $32,311,053 | $64,601,508 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1996 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1996 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1996 | $35,666,000 | $71,309,263 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1996 | $42,256,000 | $84,485,062 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1996 | $12,511,795 | $25,015,614 |
| Total Revenues | 1996 | $122,744,848 | $245,411,448 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1996 | $55,000,000 | $109,964,938 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1996 | $20,874,000 (est) | $41,734,693 (est) |
| Participations | 1996 | $9,820,000 | $19,633,740 |
| Residuals ? | 1996 | $6,358,000 | $12,711,947 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1996 | $8,250,000 | $16,494,741 |
| Total Expenses | 1996 | $100,302,000 | $200,540,058 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1996 | $22,442,848 | $44,871,389 |
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