Synopsis
Ten of the greatest filmmakers in the world passionately discuss their craft in Angela Ismailos' hugely entertaining documentary GREAT DIRECTORS.
Scores
Overall Score
23.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
15.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
14.8%
Review Aggregate
57.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 66% of 38 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize uplifting, character-driven, emotional. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
upliftingcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provokingrealistic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score66.0
RT critic review count38
Rotten Tomatoes audience score43.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating6.4
IMDb votes521
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2010 | $17,921 | $25,776 |
| International | 2010 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2010 | $17,921 | $25,776 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2010 | $8,960 | $12,888 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2010 | $505,000 | $726,357 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2010 | $147,000 | $211,435 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2010 | $1,185,000 | $1,704,422 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2010 | $2,655,000 | $3,818,769 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2010 | $75,000 | $107,875 |
| Total Revenues | 2010 | $4,575,960 | $6,581,746 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2010 | $250,000 (est) | $359,583 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2010 | $80,000 (est) | $115,066 (est) |
| Participations | 2010 | $183,000 | $263,215 |
| Residuals ? | 2010 | $305,000 | $438,691 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2010 | $50,000 | $71,917 |
| Total Expenses | 2010 | $868,000 | $1,248,471 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2010 | $3,707,960 | $5,333,275 |
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