Synopsis
The life of a working class couple living in London and their complicated relationships with other members of the family.
Scores
Overall Score
42.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
35.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
26.5%
Review Aggregate
85.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 88% of 8 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize satirical, funny, emotional. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
satiricalfunnyemotionalthought-provokingcharacter-drivenvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Davis | 1989 | $62,000 | $156,000 | (est) |
| Ruth Sheen | 1989 | $38,000 | $96,000 | (est) |
| Edna Dore | 1989 | $29,000 | $72,000 | (est) |
| Philip Jackson | 1989 | $23,000 | $59,000 | (est) |
| Heather Tobias | 1989 | $20,000 | $51,000 | (est) |
| Lesley Manville | 1989 | $18,000 | $44,000 | (est) |
| David Bamber | 1989 | $16,000 | $40,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score92.0
RT critic review count13
Rotten Tomatoes audience score85.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating7.4
IMDb votes6,155
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1989 | $1,192,322 | $3,016,382 |
| International | 1989 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1989 | $1,192,322 | $3,016,382 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1989 | $596,161 | $1,508,191 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1989 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1989 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1989 | $7,710,000 | $19,505,056 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1989 | $4,275,000 | $10,815,060 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1989 | $476,929 | $1,206,553 |
| Total Revenues | 1989 | $13,058,090 | $33,034,861 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1989 | $1,280,000 | $3,238,194 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1989 | $954,000 (est) | $2,413,466 (est) |
| Participations | 1989 | $522,000 | $1,320,576 |
| Residuals ? | 1989 | $901,000 | $2,279,385 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1989 | $256,000 | $647,639 |
| Total Expenses | 1989 | $3,913,000 | $9,899,259 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1989 | $9,145,090 | $23,135,602 |
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