Synopsis
A documentary on the legendary singer-songwriter, with performances by those musicians he has influenced.
Scores
Overall Score
50.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
42.5%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
50.9%
Review Aggregate
66.4
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 71% of 75 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize character-driven, dark, emotional. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
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Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard Cohen | 2006 | $11,000 | $17,000 | (est) |
| Perla Batalla | 2006 | $7,000 | $10,000 | (est) |
| Bono | 2006 | $5,000 | $8,000 | (est) |
| Nick Cave | 2006 | $4,000 | $6,000 | (est) |
| Julie Christensen | 2006 | $4,000 | $6,000 | (est) |
| Linda Thompson | 2006 | $3,000 | $5,000 | (est) |
| Teddy Thompson | 2006 | $3,000 | $4,000 | (est) |
| The Handsome Family | 2006 | $3,000 | $4,000 | (est) |
| Beth Orton | 2006 | $2,000 | $4,000 | (est) |
| Jarvis Cocker | 2006 | $2,000 | $3,000 | (est) |
| Kate & Anna McGarrigle | 2006 | $2,000 | $3,000 | (est) |
| Martha Wainwright | 2006 | $2,000 | $3,000 | (est) |
| Rufus Wainwright | 2006 | $2,000 | $3,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score71.0
RT critic review count75
Rotten Tomatoes audience score60.0
RT audience rating count10,000
IMDb rating6.8
IMDb votes2,392
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2006 | $1,044,254 | $1,624,913 |
| International | 2006 | $354,170 | $551,107 |
| Worldwide | 2006 | $1,398,424 | $2,176,020 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2006 | $663,795 | $1,032,899 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2006 | $267,000 | $415,466 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2006 | $82,000 | $127,596 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2006 | $8,442,000 | $13,136,188 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2006 | $19,913,000 | $30,985,657 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2006 | $417,702 | $649,965 |
| Total Revenues | 2006 | $29,785,497 | $46,347,772 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2006 | $1,200,000 (est) | $1,867,262 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2006 | $979,000 (est) | $1,523,375 (est) |
| Participations | 2006 | $2,383,000 | $3,708,071 |
| Residuals ? | 2006 | $2,123,000 | $3,303,498 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2006 | $240,000 | $373,452 |
| Total Expenses | 2006 | $6,925,000 | $10,775,658 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2006 | $22,860,497 | $35,572,114 |
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