Synopsis
When an open-minded Jewish waiter and his son become victims of the Holocaust, he uses a perfect mixture of will, humor and imagination to protect his son from the dangers around their camp.
Scores
Overall Score
95.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
98.5%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
95.2%
Review Aggregate
87.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 80% of 75 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, lighthearted, emotional. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
funnylightheartedemotionaltragicupliftingfamily-friendlydarksatiricalromanticcharacter-driven
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Benigni | 1998 | $1,857,000 | $3,574,000 | (est) |
| Nicoletta Braschi | 1998 | $1,143,000 | $2,200,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score81.0
RT critic review count93
Rotten Tomatoes audience score96.0
RT audience rating count100,000
IMDb rating8.6
IMDb votes789,473
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1998 | $57,247,384 | $110,174,871 |
| International | 1998 | $171,600,000 | $330,251,037 |
| Worldwide | 1998 | $228,847,390 | $440,425,920 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1998 | $97,263,692 | $187,187,851 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1998 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1998 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1998 | $29,723,000 | $57,203,098 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1998 | $41,581,000 | $80,024,291 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1998 | $14,311,846 | $27,543,718 |
| Total Revenues | 1998 | $182,879,538 | $351,958,957 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1998 | $15,000,000 | $28,868,098 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1998 | $18,750,000 (est) | $36,085,122 (est) |
| Participations | 1998 | $27,432,000 | $52,793,977 |
| Residuals ? | 1998 | $5,954,000 | $11,458,710 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1998 | $3,000,000 | $5,773,620 |
| Total Expenses | 1998 | $70,136,000 | $134,979,526 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1998 | $112,743,538 | $216,979,431 |
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