Synopsis
The lives of several individuals intertwine as they go about their lives in their own unique ways, engaging in acts which society as a whole might find disturbing in a desperate search for human connection.
Scores
Overall Score
66.0
Popularity Percentile (Year)
74.5%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
44.6%
Review Aggregate
84.4
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 87% of 23 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize emotional, funny, character-driven. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
emotionalfunnycharacter-drivenvisually strikingthought-provokingrealistic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Adams | 1998 | $81,000 | $156,000 | (est) |
| Elizabeth Ashley | 1998 | $50,000 | $96,000 | (est) |
| Dylan Baker | 1998 | $38,000 | $72,000 | (est) |
| Lara Flynn Boyle | 1998 | $31,000 | $59,000 | (est) |
| Ben Gazzara | 1998 | $26,000 | $51,000 | (est) |
| Jared Harris | 1998 | $23,000 | $45,000 | (est) |
| Philip Seymour Hoffman | 1998 | $21,000 | $40,000 | (est) |
| Louise Lasser | 1998 | $19,000 | $36,000 | (est) |
| Jon Lovitz | 1998 | $17,000 | $34,000 | (est) |
| Camryn Manheim | 1998 | $16,000 | $31,000 | (est) |
| Rufus Read | 1998 | $15,000 | $29,000 | (est) |
| Cynthia Stevenson | 1998 | $14,000 | $27,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score85.0
RT critic review count52
Rotten Tomatoes audience score89.0
RT audience rating count25,000
IMDb rating7.7
IMDb votes78,246
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1998 | $2,982,011 | $5,738,999 |
| International | 1998 | $310 | $597 |
| Worldwide | 1998 | $2,982,321 | $5,739,596 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1998 | $1,491,130 | $2,869,738 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1998 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1998 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1998 | $11,545,000 | $22,218,812 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1998 | $16,151,000 | $31,083,243 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1998 | $1,192,804 | $2,295,600 |
| Total Revenues | 1998 | $30,379,934 | $58,467,392 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1998 | $2,200,000 | $4,233,988 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1998 | $2,326,000 (est) | $4,476,480 (est) |
| Participations | 1998 | $1,215,000 | $2,338,316 |
| Residuals ? | 1998 | $2,098,000 | $4,037,685 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1998 | $440,000 | $846,798 |
| Total Expenses | 1998 | $8,279,000 | $15,933,265 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1998 | $22,100,934 | $42,534,127 |
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