Synopsis
Marnie just graduated from college, drinks likes she's still in school, and is looking for a temporary job but a permanent boyfriend. She loves a guy who doesn't love her (?), ping-pongs between awkward romantic alternatives and even less suitable jobs.
Scores
Overall Score
40.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
35.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
29.1%
Review Aggregate
73.6
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 87% of 39 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, lighthearted, realistic. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
funnylightheartedrealisticemotionalstylizedromantic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Dollenmayer | 2005 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| Christian Rudder | 2005 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Andrew Bujalski | 2005 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Jennifer L. Schaper | 2005 | $0 | $1,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score88.0
RT critic review count41
Rotten Tomatoes audience score64.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating6.4
IMDb votes3,073
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2005 | $77,070 | $123,793 |
| International | 2005 | $5,458 | $8,767 |
| Worldwide | 2005 | $82,528 | $132,560 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2005 | $40,718 | $65,403 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2005 | $80,000 | $128,500 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2005 | $12,000 | $19,275 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2005 | $4,457,000 | $7,159,042 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2005 | $10,699,000 | $17,185,235 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2005 | $38,535 | $61,897 |
| Total Revenues | 2005 | $15,327,253 | $24,619,351 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2005 | $250,000 (est) | $401,562 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2005 | $80,000 (est) | $128,500 (est) |
| Participations | 2005 | $613,000 | $984,629 |
| Residuals ? | 2005 | $1,118,000 | $1,795,784 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2005 | $50,000 | $80,312 |
| Total Expenses | 2005 | $2,111,000 | $3,390,787 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2005 | $13,216,253 | $21,228,564 |
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