Synopsis
A disadvantaged, abused, neglected, exploited but basically decent kid slips into criminality while trying to cope with his harsh, inescapable reality.
Scores
Overall Score
32.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
26.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
19.6%
Review Aggregate
69.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 78% of 9 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize uplifting, character-driven, emotional. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
upliftingcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provokingrealistic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Fleiss | 1999 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Karen Young | 1999 | $0 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Camryn Manheim | 1999 | $0 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Austin Pendleton | 1999 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| John Leguizamo | 1999 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Ethan Hawke | 1999 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Val Kilmer | 1999 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score68.0
RT critic review count28
Rotten Tomatoes audience score72.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating6.7
IMDb votes3,136
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1999 | $60,279 | $113,503 |
| International | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1999 | $60,279 | $113,503 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1999 | $30,140 | $56,751 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1999 | $3,269,000 | $6,155,374 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1999 | $4,225,000 | $7,955,477 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1999 | $30,140 | $56,751 |
| Total Revenues | 1999 | $7,554,279 | $14,224,354 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1999 | $250,000 (est) | $470,738 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1999 | $80,000 (est) | $150,636 (est) |
| Participations | 1999 | $302,000 | $568,652 |
| Residuals ? | 1999 | $547,000 | $1,029,975 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1999 | $50,000 | $94,148 |
| Total Expenses | 1999 | $1,229,000 | $2,314,149 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1999 | $6,325,279 | $11,910,204 |
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