Synopsis
Roseanna is dying of a heart condition, and all she wants is to be buried next to her daughter, in a cemetery that is getting full fast. The cemetery can't expand because Capestro, the man who owns the land next to the cemetery, won't sell. While Marcello is doing good deeds to make sure no one dies, Roseanna thinks of Marcello's future.
Scores
Overall Score
27.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
20.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
15.6%
Review Aggregate
61.6
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 100% of 1 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, funny, character-driven. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
lightheartedfunnycharacter-drivenromanticemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Reno | 1997 | $2,000 | $3,000 | (est) |
| Mercedes Ruehl | 1997 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| Polly Walker | 1997 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| Mark Frankel | 1997 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score38.0
RT critic review count8
Rotten Tomatoes audience score82.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating7.1
IMDb votes3,594
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1997 | $123,330 | $241,051 |
| International | 1997 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1997 | $123,330 | $241,051 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1997 | $61,665 | $120,525 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1997 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1997 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1997 | $2,971,000 | $5,806,870 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1997 | $3,969,000 | $7,757,479 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1997 | $61,665 | $120,525 |
| Total Revenues | 1997 | $7,063,330 | $13,805,400 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1997 | $250,000 (est) | $488,629 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1997 | $99,000 (est) | $193,497 (est) |
| Participations | 1997 | $283,000 | $553,128 |
| Residuals ? | 1997 | $508,000 | $992,895 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1997 | $50,000 | $97,726 |
| Total Expenses | 1997 | $1,190,000 | $2,325,875 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1997 | $5,873,330 | $11,479,524 |
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