Synopsis
After returning home from the Korean War, two young men search for love and fulfillment in middle America.
Scores
Overall Score
23.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
17.5%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
14.8%
Review Aggregate
50.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 71% of 17 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, emotional, stylized. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnyemotionalstylizedupliftinghistoricallighthearted
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Davies | 1997 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| Ben Affleck | 1997 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Amy Locane | 1997 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Rachel Weisz | 1997 | $0 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Rose McGowan | 1997 | $0 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Jill Clayburgh | 1997 | $0 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Lesley Ann Warren | 1997 | $0 | $1,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score65.0
RT critic review count23
Rotten Tomatoes audience score28.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating5.7
IMDb votes2,320
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1997 | $113,069 | $220,995 |
| International | 1997 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1997 | $113,069 | $220,995 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1997 | $56,534 | $110,498 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1997 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1997 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1997 | $2,836,000 | $5,543,011 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1997 | $3,789,000 | $7,405,665 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1997 | $56,534 | $110,498 |
| Total Revenues | 1997 | $6,738,069 | $13,169,671 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1997 | $250,000 (est) | $488,629 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1997 | $90,000 (est) | $175,907 (est) |
| Participations | 1997 | $270,000 | $527,720 |
| Residuals ? | 1997 | $484,000 | $945,986 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1997 | $50,000 | $97,726 |
| Total Expenses | 1997 | $1,144,000 | $2,235,968 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1997 | $5,594,069 | $10,933,704 |
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