Synopsis
Three muralists (one Chicano, one Black, one American Indian) and the socially-maladjusted cousin of the Chicano muralist set off on a road trip with the intent of painting their images on the White House. Along the way they meet a mysterious Black woman. Together, these four men and one woman encounter racism, sexism, internal conflicts, and finally redemption as they discover their common humanity and their internal ability to conquer the societal ills that effect them all.
Scores
Overall Score
34.0
Popularity Percentile (Year)
34.4%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
12.2%
Review Aggregate
71.1
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 75% of 12 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize character-driven, lighthearted, emotional. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
character-drivenlightheartedemotionalvisually strikingthought-provokingrealistic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Irons | 1997 | $6,054,000 | $11,832,000 | (est) |
| Melanie Griffith | 1997 | $3,727,000 | $7,284,000 | (est) |
| Frank Langella | 1997 | $2,806,000 | $5,484,000 | (est) |
| Dominique Swain | 1997 | $2,294,000 | $4,484,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score69.0
RT critic review count26
Rotten Tomatoes audience score75.0
RT audience rating count10,000
IMDb rating6.9
IMDb votes239
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1997 | $52,155 | $101,938 |
| International | 1997 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1997 | $52,155 | $101,938 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1997 | $26,078 | $50,969 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1997 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1997 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1997 | $2,313,000 | $4,520,798 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1997 | $3,090,000 | $6,039,458 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1997 | $26,078 | $50,969 |
| Total Revenues | 1997 | $5,455,155 | $10,662,194 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1997 | $62,000,000 | $121,180,062 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1997 | $80,000 (est) | $156,361 (est) |
| Participations | 1997 | $109,000 | $213,042 |
| Residuals ? | 1997 | $392,000 | $766,171 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1997 | $9,300,000 | $18,177,009 |
| Total Expenses | 1997 | $71,881,000 | $140,492,646 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1997 | $-66,425,845 | $-129,830,452 |
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