Synopsis
A pair of losers marry two elderly sisters, thinking they'll inherit their fortune and Beverly Hills estate.
Scores
Overall Score
47.5
Popularity Percentile (Year)
33.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
49.0%
Review Aggregate
77.6
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 100% of 10 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize surreal, historical, funny. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
surrealhistoricalfunnycharacter-drivenemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren William | 2004 | $25,000 | $41,000 | (est) |
| Joan Blondell | 2004 | $15,000 | $25,000 | (est) |
| Aline MacMahon | 2004 | $12,000 | $19,000 | (est) |
| Ruby Keeler | 2004 | $9,000 | $16,000 | (est) |
| Dick Powell | 2004 | $8,000 | $13,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score100.0
RT critic review count13
Rotten Tomatoes audience score86.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating3.0
IMDb votes2,660
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2004 | $527,000 | $875,172 |
| International | 2004 | $302,140 | $501,754 |
| Worldwide | 2004 | $829,140 | $1,376,925 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2004 | $384,356 | $638,287 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2004 | $81,000 | $134,514 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2004 | $2,000 | $3,321 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2004 | $8,567,000 | $14,226,934 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2004 | $17,924,000 | $29,765,796 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2004 | $221,340 | $367,572 |
| Total Revenues | 2004 | $27,179,696 | $45,136,425 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2004 | $433,000 | $719,069 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2004 | $390,000 (est) | $647,660 (est) |
| Participations | 2004 | $1,087,000 | $1,805,145 |
| Residuals ? | 2004 | $1,966,000 | $3,264,871 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2004 | $86,600 | $143,814 |
| Total Expenses | 2004 | $3,962,600 | $6,580,559 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2004 | $23,217,096 | $38,555,866 |
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