Synopsis
Pregnant Sally unknowingly falls for the stepson of the deceased father of her baby and has to deal with his homicidal family.
Scores
Overall Score
53.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
56.4%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
60.0%
Review Aggregate
36.7
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 40% of 10 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize dark, funny, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
darkfunnycharacter-drivenromanticemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Barrymore | 1998 | $2,516,000 | $4,842,000 | (est) |
| Catherine O'Hara | 1998 | $1,549,000 | $2,981,000 | (est) |
| Luke Wilson | 1998 | $1,166,000 | $2,244,000 | (est) |
| Jake Busey | 1998 | $953,000 | $1,835,000 | (est) |
| Shelley Duvall | 1998 | $816,000 | $1,570,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score31.0
RT critic review count36
Rotten Tomatoes audience score33.0
RT audience rating count25,000
IMDb rating5.1
IMDb votes9,232
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1998 | $10,493,366 | $20,194,901 |
| International | 1998 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1998 | $10,493,366 | $20,194,901 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1998 | $5,246,683 | $10,097,451 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1998 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1998 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1998 | $15,774,000 | $30,357,692 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1998 | $22,067,000 | $42,468,821 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1998 | $2,518,408 | $4,846,776 |
| Total Revenues | 1998 | $45,606,091 | $87,770,740 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1998 | $35,000,000 | $67,358,896 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1998 | $5,078,000 (est) | $9,772,813 (est) |
| Participations | 1998 | $912,000 | $1,755,180 |
| Residuals ? | 1998 | $2,912,000 | $5,604,260 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1998 | $5,950,000 | $11,451,012 |
| Total Expenses | 1998 | $49,852,000 | $95,942,162 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1998 | $-4,245,909 | $-8,171,421 |
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