Synopsis
Four people attempt to stop a gigantic crocodile, who is terrorizing residents in Black Lake, Maine.
Scores
Overall Score
76.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
84.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
84.2%
Review Aggregate
46.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 54% of 80 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, thin plot, scary. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnythin plotscarysuspensefulvisually strikingstylizedgrittychristmascoming of agelighthearted
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Pullman | 1999 | $2,848,000 | $5,362,000 | (est) |
| Bridget Fonda | 1999 | $1,753,000 | $3,301,000 | (est) |
| Oliver Platt | 1999 | $1,320,000 | $2,485,000 | (est) |
| Brendan Gleeson | 1999 | $1,079,000 | $2,032,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score47.0
RT critic review count97
Rotten Tomatoes audience score37.0
RT audience rating count100,000
IMDb rating5.8
IMDb votes68,813
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1999 | $31,770,414 | $59,822,202 |
| International | 1999 | $25,100,000 | $47,262,125 |
| Worldwide | 1999 | $56,870,414 | $107,084,327 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1999 | $25,925,207 | $48,815,951 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1999 | $24,144,000 | $45,462,022 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1999 | $31,206,000 | $58,759,437 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1999 | $7,942,604 | $14,955,551 |
| Total Revenues | 1999 | $89,217,810 | $167,992,960 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1999 | $35,000,000 | $65,903,361 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1999 | $19,363,000 (est) | $36,459,622 (est) |
| Participations | 1999 | $3,569,000 | $6,720,260 |
| Residuals ? | 1999 | $4,468,000 | $8,413,035 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1999 | $5,950,000 | $11,203,571 |
| Total Expenses | 1999 | $68,350,000 | $128,699,850 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1999 | $20,867,810 | $39,293,110 |
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