Synopsis
Abu Laila used to be a judge, but because the government doesn't have the means to renew his assignment he is forced to be a taxi driver. On the day his daughter Laila becomes seven years old his wife insists that he'll be at home early and bring her a present and a cake. Abu Laila's has nothing else on his mind then completing this mission. But the daily life in Palestine has other plans.
Scores
Overall Score
25.4
Popularity Percentile (Year)
7.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
20.6%
Review Aggregate
73.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 90% of 10 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize gritty, lighthearted, satirical. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
grittylightheartedsatiricalfunnydarkcharacter-driven
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score82.0
RT critic review count11
Rotten Tomatoes audience score66.0
RT audience rating count100
IMDb rating6.9
IMDb votes535
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2009 | $13,689 | $20,020 |
| International | 2009 | $33,933 | $49,626 |
| Worldwide | 2009 | $47,622 | $69,646 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2009 | $20,418 | $29,860 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2009 | $219,000 | $320,281 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2009 | $70,000 | $102,373 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2009 | $895,000 | $1,308,911 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2009 | $1,912,000 | $2,796,244 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2009 | $75,000 | $109,685 |
| Total Revenues | 2009 | $3,191,418 | $4,667,356 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2009 | $250,000 (est) | $365,618 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2009 | $80,000 (est) | $116,998 (est) |
| Participations | 2009 | $128,000 | $187,196 |
| Residuals ? | 2009 | $214,000 | $312,969 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2009 | $50,000 | $73,124 |
| Total Expenses | 2009 | $722,000 | $1,055,904 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2009 | $2,469,418 | $3,611,452 |
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