Synopsis
A tough cop must pose as a kindergarten teacher in order to locate a dangerous criminal's ex-wife, who may hold the key to putting him behind bars.
Scores
Overall Score
87.4
Popularity Percentile (Year)
95.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
95.3%
Review Aggregate
55.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 64% of 25 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize family-friendly, funny, romantic. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
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Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Schwarzenegger | 1990 | $12,000,000 source | $28,801,836 | reported |
| Penelope Ann Miller | 1990 | $602,000 | $1,445,000 | (est) |
| Pamela Reed | 1990 | $453,000 | $1,088,000 | (est) |
| Linda Hunt | 1990 | $371,000 | $890,000 | (est) |
| Richard Tyson | 1990 | $317,000 | $761,000 | (est) |
| Carroll Baker | 1990 | $279,000 | $670,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score54.0
RT critic review count39
Rotten Tomatoes audience score52.0
RT audience rating count250,000
IMDb rating6.3
IMDb votes171,660
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1990 | $91,457,690 | $219,512,450 |
| International | 1990 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1990 | $91,457,690 | $219,512,450 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1990 | $45,728,845 | $109,756,225 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1990 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1990 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1990 | $57,196,000 | $137,279,152 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1990 | $31,006,000 | $74,419,144 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1990 | $25,608,153 | $61,463,486 |
| Total Revenues | 1990 | $159,538,998 | $382,918,007 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1990 | $15,000,000 | $36,002,295 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1990 | $14,772,000 (est) | $35,455,060 (est) |
| Participations | 1990 | $23,931,000 | $57,438,062 |
| Residuals ? | 1990 | $7,747,000 | $18,593,985 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1990 | $3,000,000 | $7,200,459 |
| Total Expenses | 1990 | $64,450,000 | $154,689,862 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1990 | $95,088,998 | $228,228,145 |
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