Synopsis
Two less than successful film producers, approaching mid-life crisis and clinging to their nerdy sci-fi obsessions, suddenly meet their idol: William Shatner.
Scores
Overall Score
35.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
33.6%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
14.7%
Review Aggregate
77.6
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 89% of 18 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize romantic, funny, character-driven. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
romanticfunnycharacter-drivenvisually strikingemotionalthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafer Weigel | 1999 | $0 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Eric McCormack | 1999 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Audie England | 1999 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Patrick Van Horn | 1999 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Phil LaMarr | 1999 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Jonathan Slavin | 1999 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Deborah Van Valkenberg | 1999 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| William Shatner | 1999 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score83.0
RT critic review count23
Rotten Tomatoes audience score79.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating6.7
IMDb votes3,439
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1999 | $30,229 | $56,920 |
| International | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1999 | $30,229 | $56,920 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1999 | $15,114 | $28,460 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1999 | $2,376,000 | $4,473,897 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1999 | $3,071,000 | $5,782,549 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1999 | $75,000 | $141,221 |
| Total Revenues | 1999 | $5,537,114 | $10,426,128 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1999 | $250,000 (est) | $470,738 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1999 | $80,000 (est) | $150,636 (est) |
| Participations | 1999 | $221,000 | $416,133 |
| Residuals ? | 1999 | $398,000 | $749,415 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1999 | $50,000 | $94,148 |
| Total Expenses | 1999 | $999,000 | $1,881,070 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1999 | $4,538,114 | $8,545,057 |
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