Synopsis
An anthropologist creates a fictitious lost New Guinea tribe using his family members to cover up his misuse of grant monies.
Scores
Overall Score
40.0
Popularity Percentile (Year)
34.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
54.4%
Review Aggregate
27.9
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 20% of 15 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, family-friendly, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnyfamily-friendlycharacter-drivenhistoricalaction-packedemotional
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Dreyfuss | 1998 | $80,000 | $154,000 | (est) |
| Jenna Elfman | 1998 | $49,000 | $95,000 | (est) |
| Natasha Lyonne | 1998 | $37,000 | $72,000 | (est) |
| Gregory Smith | 1998 | $30,000 | $58,000 | (est) |
| Stephen Root | 1998 | $26,000 | $50,000 | (est) |
| Elaine Stritch | 1998 | $23,000 | $44,000 | (est) |
| Lily Tomlin | 1998 | $21,000 | $40,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score17.0
RT critic review count41
Rotten Tomatoes audience score24.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating5.1
IMDb votes6,582
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1998 | $7,571,115 | $14,570,913 |
| International | 1998 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1998 | $7,571,115 | $14,570,913 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1998 | $3,785,558 | $7,285,456 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1998 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1998 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1998 | $12,746,000 | $24,530,186 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1998 | $17,831,000 | $34,316,471 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1998 | $1,817,068 | $3,497,019 |
| Total Revenues | 1998 | $36,179,625 | $69,629,133 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1998 | $12,114,000 (est) | $23,313,877 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1998 | $4,692,000 (est) | $9,029,941 (est) |
| Participations | 1998 | $1,447,000 | $2,784,809 |
| Residuals ? | 1998 | $2,341,000 | $4,505,348 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1998 | $2,422,800 | $4,662,775 |
| Total Expenses | 1998 | $23,016,800 | $44,296,750 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1998 | $13,162,825 | $25,332,382 |
Similar Movies
| Poster | Movie | Year | Match | Overall | Est. Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Everything Everywhere All at Once | 2022 | Shared genres: 4 | 94.1 | $37,081,518 |
 | How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World | 2019 | Shared genres: 4 | 93.8 | $37,361,610 |
 | Brave | 2012 | Shared genres: 4 | 93.2 | $-7,895,104 |
 | Kung Fu Panda 2 | 2011 | Shared genres: 4 | 93.0 | $34,809,559 |
 | How to Train Your Dragon | 2025 | Shared genres: 4 | 92.4 | $34,510,598 |