Synopsis
In Manhattan, film-maker Erik bonds with closeted lawyer Paul after a fling. As their relationship becomes one fueled by highs, lows, and dysfunctional patterns, Erik struggles to negotiate his own boundaries while being true to himself.
Scores
Overall Score
49.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
43.7%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
44.3%
Review Aggregate
73.3
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 89% of 65 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize romantic, emotional, suspenseful. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
romanticemotionalsuspensefulgrittyrealisticcharacter-drivenvisually strikinglightheartedhistoricalfunny
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thure Lindhardt | 2012 | $5,000 | $7,000 | (est) |
| Zachary Booth | 2012 | $3,000 | $4,000 | (est) |
| Julianne Nicholson | 2012 | $2,000 | $3,000 | (est) |
| Souléymane Sy Savané | 2012 | $2,000 | $3,000 | (est) |
| Paprika Steen | 2012 | $2,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score89.0
RT critic review count66
Rotten Tomatoes audience score62.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating6.4
IMDb votes6,363
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2012 | $246,112 | $336,260 |
| International | 2012 | $142,219 | $194,312 |
| Worldwide | 2012 | $388,331 | $530,572 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2012 | $179,944 | $245,855 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2012 | $2,245,000 | $3,067,319 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2012 | $1,009,000 | $1,378,586 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2012 | $3,558,000 | $4,861,257 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2012 | $8,791,000 | $12,011,048 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2012 | $110,750 | $151,317 |
| Total Revenues | 2012 | $15,893,694 | $21,715,382 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2012 | $427,000 (est) | $583,405 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2012 | $311,000 (est) | $424,916 (est) |
| Participations | 2012 | $636,000 | $868,960 |
| Residuals ? | 2012 | $1,032,000 | $1,410,010 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2012 | $85,400 | $116,681 |
| Total Expenses | 2012 | $2,491,400 | $3,403,973 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2012 | $13,402,294 | $18,311,410 |
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