Synopsis
When his partner Cody dies in a car accident, Joey learns that their son, Chip, has been willed to Cody's sister. In his now solitary home life, Joey searches for a solution. The law is not on his side, but friends are.
Scores
Overall Score
33.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
29.4%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
28.0%
Review Aggregate
51.1
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 50% of 32 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize family-friendly, lighthearted, emotional. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
family-friendlylightheartedemotionalromanticsatiricalrealisticfunnydark
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Turner | 2011 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| Emily Deschanel | 2011 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Jason Ritter | 2011 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Michael McGrady | 2011 | $0 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Richard Chamberlain | 2011 | $0 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Elizabeth Peña | 2011 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score52.0
RT critic review count33
Rotten Tomatoes audience score36.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating7.1
IMDb votes1,021
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2011 | $101,934 | $142,182 |
| International | 2011 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2011 | $101,934 | $142,182 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2011 | $50,967 | $71,091 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2011 | $1,494,000 | $2,083,894 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2011 | $480,000 | $669,524 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2011 | $2,734,000 | $3,813,498 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2011 | $6,518,000 | $9,091,581 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2011 | $50,967 | $71,091 |
| Total Revenues | 2011 | $11,327,934 | $15,800,680 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2011 | $250,000 (est) | $348,711 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2011 | $82,000 (est) | $114,377 (est) |
| Participations | 2011 | $453,000 | $631,863 |
| Residuals ? | 2011 | $757,000 | $1,055,896 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2011 | $50,000 | $69,742 |
| Total Expenses | 2011 | $1,592,000 | $2,220,589 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2011 | $9,735,934 | $13,580,091 |
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