Synopsis
A portrait of the late gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson.
Scores
Overall Score
61.4
Popularity Percentile (Year)
60.5%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
50.7%
Review Aggregate
82.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 84% of 95 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize thin plot, political, family-friendly. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
thin plotpoliticalfamily-friendlystylizedromanticemotionalupliftingfunnydarkhistorical
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score85.0
RT critic review count98
Rotten Tomatoes audience score83.0
RT audience rating count25,000
IMDb rating7.6
IMDb votes8,703
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2008 | $1,252,100 | $1,824,356 |
| International | 2008 | $239,858 | $349,482 |
| Worldwide | 2008 | $1,491,958 | $2,173,838 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2008 | $721,993 | $1,051,971 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2008 | $1,038,000 | $1,512,404 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2008 | $370,000 | $539,104 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2008 | $8,607,000 | $12,540,715 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2008 | $17,832,000 | $25,981,878 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2008 | $500,840 | $729,742 |
| Total Revenues | 2008 | $29,069,833 | $42,355,813 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2008 | $401,000 (est) | $584,272 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2008 | $408,000 (est) | $594,471 (est) |
| Participations | 2008 | $2,326,000 | $3,389,067 |
| Residuals ? | 2008 | $2,027,000 | $2,953,413 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2008 | $80,200 | $116,854 |
| Total Expenses | 2008 | $5,242,200 | $7,638,078 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2008 | $23,827,633 | $34,717,735 |
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