Synopsis
In the world of Major League Baseball no one has created a mythology like Nolan Ryan. Told from the point of view of the hitters who faced him and the teammates who revered him, Facing Nolan is the definitive documentary of a Texas legend.
Scores
Overall Score
52.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
39.6%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
46.3%
Review Aggregate
91.4
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 96% of 25 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, family-friendly, character-driven. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
funnyfamily-friendlycharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score96.0
RT critic review count25
Rotten Tomatoes audience score95.0
RT audience rating count100
IMDb rating7.9
IMDb votes2,041
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2022 | $405,797 | $434,911 |
| International | 2022 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2022 | $405,797 | $434,911 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2022 | $202,898 | $217,456 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2022 | $2,868,000 | $3,073,767 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2022 | $4,327,000 | $4,637,444 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2022 | $779,000 | $834,890 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2022 | $2,397,000 | $2,568,975 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2022 | $182,609 | $195,710 |
| Total Revenues | 2022 | $10,756,507 | $11,528,242 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2022 | $299,000 (est) | $320,452 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2022 | $284,000 (est) | $304,376 (est) |
| Participations | 2022 | $430,000 | $460,851 |
| Residuals ? | 2022 | $435,000 | $466,209 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2022 | $59,800 | $64,090 |
| Total Expenses | 2022 | $1,507,800 | $1,615,978 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2022 | $9,248,707 | $9,912,263 |
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