Synopsis
A scientific observer's job of observing an old cantankerous single man's kitchen habits is complicated by his growing friendship with him.
Scores
Overall Score
54.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
52.7%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
45.5%
Review Aggregate
73.3
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 74% of 58 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, thin plot, lighthearted. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnythin plotlightheartedcharacter-drivenromanticgrittyfamily-friendlyvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Bousdoukos | 2004 | $8,000 | $13,000 | (est) |
| Birol Ünel | 2004 | $5,000 | $8,000 | (est) |
| Moritz Bleibtreu | 2004 | $4,000 | $6,000 | (est) |
| Anna Bederke | 2004 | $3,000 | $5,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score73.0
RT critic review count59
Rotten Tomatoes audience score74.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating7.3
IMDb votes8,807
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2004 | $351,235 | $583,284 |
| International | 2004 | $210,145 | $348,981 |
| Worldwide | 2004 | $561,380 | $932,265 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2004 | $259,676 | $431,235 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2004 | $79,000 | $131,193 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2004 | $2,000 | $3,321 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2004 | $8,347,000 | $13,861,588 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2004 | $17,465,000 | $29,003,549 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2004 | $147,519 | $244,979 |
| Total Revenues | 2004 | $26,300,194 | $43,675,865 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2004 | $618,000 (est) | $1,026,292 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2004 | $449,000 (est) | $745,639 (est) |
| Participations | 2004 | $1,052,000 | $1,747,022 |
| Residuals ? | 2004 | $1,912,000 | $3,175,195 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2004 | $123,600 | $205,258 |
| Total Expenses | 2004 | $4,154,600 | $6,899,407 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2004 | $22,145,594 | $36,776,458 |
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