Synopsis
The author Michel Houellebecq is abducted by three amateur kidnappers.
Scores
Overall Score
36.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
23.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
30.9%
Review Aggregate
74.7
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 88% of 24 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, stylized, emotional. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
funnystylizedemotionalthought-provokingcharacter-drivenvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score88.0
RT critic review count24
Rotten Tomatoes audience score65.0
RT audience rating count250
IMDb rating6.7
IMDb votes1,498
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2015 | $11,546 | $15,283 |
| International | 2015 | $96,095 | $127,194 |
| Worldwide | 2015 | $107,641 | $142,477 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2015 | $44,211 | $58,519 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2015 | $440,000 | $582,397 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2015 | $462,000 | $611,516 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2015 | $499,000 | $660,491 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2015 | $1,338,000 | $1,771,015 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2015 | $75,000 | $99,272 |
| Total Revenues | 2015 | $2,858,211 | $3,783,210 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2015 | $250,000 (est) | $330,907 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2015 | $86,000 (est) | $113,832 (est) |
| Participations | 2015 | $114,000 | $150,894 |
| Residuals ? | 2015 | $158,000 | $209,133 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2015 | $50,000 | $66,181 |
| Total Expenses | 2015 | $658,000 | $870,948 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2015 | $2,200,211 | $2,912,262 |
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