Synopsis
When a high-school senior's girlfriend breaks up with him, his friends try to make him think of something else. His friend's sister Kelly helps him with the school musical; Spending time with Kelly has a positive effect.
Scores
Overall Score
62.4
Popularity Percentile (Year)
65.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
65.3%
Review Aggregate
49.3
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 44% of 61 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize coming of age, thin plot, lighthearted. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
coming of agethin plotlightheartedfunnyromanticfamily-friendlyvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirsten Dunst | 2001 | $1,167,000 | $2,066,000 | (est) |
| Ben Foster | 2001 | $718,000 | $1,272,000 | (est) |
| Melissa Sagemiller | 2001 | $541,000 | $958,000 | (est) |
| Sisqó | 2001 | $442,000 | $783,000 | (est) |
| Shane West | 2001 | $378,000 | $670,000 | (est) |
| Colin Hanks | 2001 | $333,000 | $590,000 | (est) |
| Swoosie Kurtz | 2001 | $299,000 | $529,000 | (est) |
| Ed Begley Jr. | 2001 | $272,000 | $482,000 | (est) |
| Martin Short | 2001 | $251,000 | $444,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score43.0
RT critic review count65
Rotten Tomatoes audience score51.0
RT audience rating count50,000
IMDb rating5.7
IMDb votes20,660
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2001 | $11,576,464 | $20,505,572 |
| International | 2001 | $8,323,902 | $14,744,258 |
| Worldwide | 2001 | $19,900,366 | $35,249,830 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2001 | $9,117,793 | $16,150,489 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2001 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2001 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2001 | $17,924,000 | $31,749,062 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2001 | $26,781,000 | $47,437,604 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2001 | $2,778,351 | $4,921,337 |
| Total Revenues | 2001 | $56,601,144 | $100,258,492 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2001 | $22,000,000 | $38,968,944 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2001 | $8,793,000 (est) | $15,575,178 (est) |
| Participations | 2001 | $2,264,000 | $4,010,259 |
| Residuals ? | 2001 | $3,433,000 | $6,080,927 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2001 | $4,400,000 | $7,793,789 |
| Total Expenses | 2001 | $40,890,000 | $72,429,097 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2001 | $15,711,144 | $27,829,395 |
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