Synopsis
A confirmed bachelor is in for the surprise of his life when a get-rich-quick scheme backfires and leaves him with a pint-sized new roommate.
Scores
Overall Score
59.4
Popularity Percentile (Year)
53.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
49.1%
Review Aggregate
89.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 88% of 8 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize uplifting, lighthearted, emotional. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
upliftinglightheartedemotionalfunnycharacter-drivenvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zdeněk Svěrák | 1997 | $2,694,000 | $5,265,000 | (est) |
| Andrey Khalimon | 1997 | $1,658,000 | $3,241,000 | (est) |
| Libuše Šafránková | 1997 | $1,248,000 | $2,440,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score96.0
RT critic review count25
Rotten Tomatoes audience score92.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating7.7
IMDb votes16,707
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1997 | $5,770,254 | $11,278,060 |
| International | 1997 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1997 | $5,770,254 | $11,278,060 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1997 | $2,885,127 | $5,639,030 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1997 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1997 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1997 | $14,451,000 | $28,244,726 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1997 | $19,308,000 | $37,737,816 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1997 | $1,384,861 | $2,706,734 |
| Total Revenues | 1997 | $38,028,988 | $74,328,307 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1997 | $28,000,000 | $54,726,478 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1997 | $3,374,000 (est) | $6,594,541 (est) |
| Participations | 1997 | $761,000 | $1,487,387 |
| Residuals ? | 1997 | $2,556,000 | $4,995,746 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1997 | $4,760,000 | $9,303,501 |
| Total Expenses | 1997 | $39,451,000 | $77,107,653 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1997 | $-1,422,012 | $-2,779,347 |
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