Synopsis
When seasoned comedian George Simmons learns of his terminal, inoperable health condition, his desire to form a genuine friendship causes him to take a relatively green performer under his wing as his opening act.
Scores
Overall Score
81.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
88.4%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
85.0%
Review Aggregate
60.1
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 69% of 228 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, thin plot, dark. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnythin plotdarklightheartedemotionalcharacter-drivenromanticgrittycoming of agetragic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Sandler | 2009 | $5,868,000 | $8,582,000 | (est) |
| Seth Rogen | 2009 | $3,612,000 | $5,283,000 | (est) |
| Leslie Mann | 2009 | $2,720,000 | $3,977,000 | (est) |
| Eric Bana | 2009 | $2,224,000 | $3,252,000 | (est) |
| Jonah Hill | 2009 | $1,902,000 | $2,782,000 | (est) |
| Jason Schwartzman | 2009 | $1,674,000 | $2,448,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score69.0
RT critic review count232
Rotten Tomatoes audience score48.0
RT audience rating count250,000
IMDb rating6.3
IMDb votes126,297
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2009 | $51,855,044 | $75,836,496 |
| International | 2009 | $19,730,190 | $28,854,830 |
| Worldwide | 2009 | $71,585,230 | $104,691,320 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2009 | $33,819,598 | $49,460,180 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2009 | $3,440,000 | $5,030,900 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2009 | $1,103,000 | $1,613,105 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2009 | $14,049,000 | $20,546,255 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2009 | $30,020,000 | $43,903,378 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2009 | $12,963,761 | $18,959,124 |
| Total Revenues | 2009 | $95,395,359 | $139,512,942 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2009 | $75,000,000 | $109,685,322 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2009 | $32,905,000 (est) | $48,122,607 (est) |
| Participations | 2009 | $1,908,000 | $2,790,395 |
| Residuals ? | 2009 | $4,055,000 | $5,930,320 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2009 | $11,250,000 | $16,452,798 |
| Total Expenses | 2009 | $125,118,000 | $182,981,442 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2009 | $-29,722,641 | $-43,468,499 |
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