Synopsis
Gavin is thirty-one-years-old and still lives with his parents. He is awfully shy, but before he knows it, there are three women interested in him. Lady Minerva Munday has a casual way of life and lives in a basement, Joan is an over-sexed millionairess, married to a Greek architect. But Gavin prefers the ugly assistant in the barbershop.
Scores
Overall Score
25.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
6.6%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
23.1%
Review Aggregate
70.3
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 67% of 3 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, character-driven, romantic. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnycharacter-drivenromanticemotionalvisually strikingthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse Birdsall | 1989 | $11,000 | $28,000 | (est) |
| Helena Bonham Carter | 1989 | $7,000 | $17,000 | (est) |
| Peter Cook | 1989 | $5,000 | $13,000 | (est) |
| John Gielgud | 1989 | $4,000 | $11,000 | (est) |
| Jane Horrocks | 1989 | $4,000 | $9,000 | (est) |
| Lynn Redgrave | 1989 | $3,000 | $8,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score71.0
RT critic review count7
Rotten Tomatoes audience score74.0
RT audience rating count250
IMDb rating6.4
IMDb votes801
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1989 | $960,385 | $2,429,619 |
| International | 1989 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1989 | $960,385 | $2,429,619 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1989 | $480,192 | $1,214,810 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1989 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1989 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1989 | $5,692,000 | $14,399,842 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1989 | $3,156,000 | $7,984,171 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1989 | $384,154 | $971,848 |
| Total Revenues | 1989 | $9,712,346 | $24,570,670 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1989 | $888,000 (est) | $2,246,497 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1989 | $768,000 (est) | $1,942,916 (est) |
| Participations | 1989 | $388,000 | $981,577 |
| Residuals ? | 1989 | $664,000 | $1,679,813 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1989 | $177,600 | $449,299 |
| Total Expenses | 1989 | $2,885,600 | $7,300,103 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1989 | $6,826,746 | $17,270,568 |
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