Synopsis
Two contrasting women, one optimistic and the other cynical, embark on a life-changing road trip to Alaska, where an unexpected inheritance awaits one of them, leading to a series of adventures that challenge their perspectives.
Scores
Overall Score
26.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
13.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
27.1%
Review Aggregate
56.3
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 75% of 4 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, funny, character-driven. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
lightheartedfunnycharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Lahti | 1992 | $22,000 | $48,000 | (est) |
| Meg Tilly | 1992 | $13,000 | $30,000 | (est) |
| Lenny Von Dohlen | 1992 | $10,000 | $22,000 | (est) |
| James Gammon | 1992 | $8,000 | $18,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score40.0
RT critic review count10
Rotten Tomatoes audience score68.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating6.6
IMDb votes1,685
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1992 | $1,514,114 | $3,385,442 |
| International | 1992 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1992 | $1,514,114 | $3,385,442 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1992 | $757,057 | $1,692,721 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1992 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1992 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1992 | $9,150,000 | $20,458,695 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1992 | $6,529,000 | $14,598,341 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1992 | $605,646 | $1,354,177 |
| Total Revenues | 1992 | $17,041,703 | $38,103,933 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1992 | $1,666,000 (est) | $3,725,048 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1992 | $1,211,000 (est) | $2,707,703 (est) |
| Participations | 1992 | $682,000 | $1,524,899 |
| Residuals ? | 1992 | $1,180,000 | $2,638,389 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1992 | $333,200 | $745,010 |
| Total Expenses | 1992 | $5,072,200 | $11,341,048 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1992 | $11,969,503 | $26,762,885 |
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