Synopsis
This drama centers on Hank Chinaski, the fictional alter-ego of "Factotum" author Charles Bukowski, who wanders around Los Angeles, CA trying to live off jobs which don't interfere with his primary interest, which is writing. Along the way, he fends off the distractions offered by women, drinking and gambling.
Scores
Overall Score
57.4
Popularity Percentile (Year)
53.7%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
56.2%
Review Aggregate
67.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 74% of 114 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, character-driven, dark. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnycharacter-drivendarkgrittytragichistoricalsatiricalromanticupliftinglighthearted
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Dillon | 2006 | $46,000 | $71,000 | (est) |
| Lili Taylor | 2006 | $28,000 | $44,000 | (est) |
| Marisa Tomei | 2006 | $21,000 | $33,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score74.0
RT critic review count118
Rotten Tomatoes audience score62.0
RT audience rating count10,000
IMDb rating6.6
IMDb votes15,433
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2006 | $808,221 | $1,257,634 |
| International | 2006 | $1,899,866 | $2,956,290 |
| Worldwide | 2006 | $2,708,087 | $4,213,923 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2006 | $1,164,057 | $1,811,333 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2006 | $269,000 | $418,578 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2006 | $83,000 | $129,152 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2006 | $8,505,000 | $13,234,219 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2006 | $20,062,000 | $31,217,507 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2006 | $323,288 | $503,053 |
| Total Revenues | 2006 | $30,406,345 | $47,313,842 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2006 | $1,495,000 (est) | $2,326,297 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2006 | $1,742,000 (est) | $2,710,642 (est) |
| Participations | 2006 | $1,216,000 | $1,892,159 |
| Residuals ? | 2006 | $2,135,000 | $3,322,170 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2006 | $299,000 | $465,259 |
| Total Expenses | 2006 | $6,887,000 | $10,716,527 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2006 | $23,519,345 | $36,597,315 |
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