Synopsis
The story of two coalitions -- ACT UP and TAG (Treatment Action Group) -- whose activism and innovation turned AIDS from a death sentence into a manageable condition.
Scores
Overall Score
50.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
45.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
35.3%
Review Aggregate
87.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 98% of 80 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize emotional, uplifting, political. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
emotionalupliftingpoliticalgrittyhistoricaldarkfunnytragicsuspenseful
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score98.0
RT critic review count80
Rotten Tomatoes audience score83.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating7.6
IMDb votes4,478
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2012 | $132,055 | $180,425 |
| International | 2012 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2012 | $132,055 | $180,425 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2012 | $66,028 | $90,213 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2012 | $1,827,000 | $2,496,210 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2012 | $821,000 | $1,121,723 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2012 | $2,895,000 | $3,955,407 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2012 | $7,153,000 | $9,773,066 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2012 | $66,028 | $90,213 |
| Total Revenues | 2012 | $12,828,055 | $17,526,832 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2012 | $250,000 (est) | $341,572 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2012 | $106,000 (est) | $144,827 (est) |
| Participations | 2012 | $513,000 | $700,906 |
| Residuals ? | 2012 | $837,000 | $1,143,584 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2012 | $50,000 | $68,314 |
| Total Expenses | 2012 | $1,756,000 | $2,399,204 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2012 | $11,072,055 | $15,127,628 |
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