Synopsis
A lonely boy who lives in his parents' home for the elderly explores his obsession with the afterlife through his friendship with an aging magician.
Scores
Overall Score
49.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
37.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
57.4%
Review Aggregate
61.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 66% of 111 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, funny, emotional. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
lightheartedfunnyemotionalcharacter-drivendarktragicgrittyupliftingrealisticcoming of age
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Caine | 2009 | $48,000 | $71,000 | (est) |
| David Morrissey | 2009 | $30,000 | $43,000 | (est) |
| Anne-Marie Duff | 2009 | $22,000 | $33,000 | (est) |
| Bill Milner | 2009 | $18,000 | $27,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score65.0
RT critic review count112
Rotten Tomatoes audience score55.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating6.6
IMDb votes5,091
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2009 | $2,026,756 | $2,964,072 |
| International | 2009 | $1,341,544 | $1,961,969 |
| Worldwide | 2009 | $3,368,300 | $4,926,040 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2009 | $1,549,996 | $2,266,823 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2009 | $1,956,000 | $2,860,593 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2009 | $627,000 | $916,969 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2009 | $7,987,000 | $11,680,755 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2009 | $17,067,000 | $24,959,990 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2009 | $810,702 | $1,185,629 |
| Total Revenues | 2009 | $29,997,698 | $43,870,758 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2009 | $3,705,000 (est) | $5,418,454 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2009 | $3,200,000 (est) | $4,679,907 (est) |
| Participations | 2009 | $1,200,000 | $1,754,965 |
| Residuals ? | 2009 | $1,987,000 | $2,905,930 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2009 | $741,000 | $1,083,691 |
| Total Expenses | 2009 | $10,833,000 | $15,842,947 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2009 | $19,164,698 | $28,027,812 |
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