Synopsis
A precocious little girl sues her selfish, career-driven parents for emancipation, surprising them both.
Scores
Overall Score
48.4
Popularity Percentile (Year)
41.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
54.3%
Review Aggregate
54.6
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 62% of 8 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize satirical, funny, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
satiricalfunnycharacter-drivenromanticemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan O'Neal | 1984 | $652,000 | $1,969,000 | (est) |
| Shelley Long | 1984 | $401,000 | $1,212,000 | (est) |
| Drew Barrymore | 1984 | $302,000 | $912,000 | (est) |
| Sam Wanamaker | 1984 | $247,000 | $746,000 | (est) |
| Allen Garfield | 1984 | $211,000 | $638,000 | (est) |
| Sharon Stone | 1984 | $186,000 | $562,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score60.0
RT critic review count15
Rotten Tomatoes audience score46.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating5.8
IMDb votes3,562
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1984 | $12,414,210 | $37,481,595 |
| International | 1984 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1984 | $12,414,210 | $37,481,595 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1984 | $6,207,105 | $18,740,797 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1984 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1984 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1984 | $8,142,000 | $24,582,728 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1984 | $4,334,000 | $13,085,426 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1984 | $2,979,410 | $8,995,583 |
| Total Revenues | 1984 | $21,662,515 | $65,404,534 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1984 | $10,000,000 | $30,192,493 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1984 | $4,181,000 (est) | $12,623,481 (est) |
| Participations | 1984 | $867,000 | $2,617,689 |
| Residuals ? | 1984 | $1,057,000 | $3,191,346 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1984 | $2,000,000 | $6,038,499 |
| Total Expenses | 1984 | $18,105,000 | $54,663,508 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1984 | $3,557,515 | $10,741,026 |
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