Synopsis
When the host of a failing children's science show endeavors to achieve his childhood dream of becoming an astronaut by constructing a rocket ship in his garage, a series of bizarre events occur that cause him to question his own reality.
Scores
Overall Score
45.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
48.6%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
22.0%
Review Aggregate
78.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 82% of 73 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize thin plot, surreal, emotional. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
thin plotsurrealemotionalcharacter-drivenfamily-friendlydarkvisually strikinglightheartedstylizedtragic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Gaffigan | 2023 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Rhea Seehorn | 2023 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Katelyn Nacon | 2023 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Gabriel Rush | 2023 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Michael Ian Black | 2023 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Tony Shalhoub | 2023 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score82.0
RT critic review count73
Rotten Tomatoes audience score84.0
RT audience rating count100
IMDb rating6.5
IMDb votes4,120
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2023 | $87,786 | $90,379 |
| International | 2023 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2023 | $87,786 | $90,379 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2023 | $43,893 | $45,189 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2023 | $1,398,000 | $1,439,293 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2023 | $2,150,000 | $2,213,505 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2023 | $308,000 | $317,097 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2023 | $921,000 | $948,204 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2023 | $75,000 | $77,215 |
| Total Revenues | 2023 | $4,895,893 | $5,040,504 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2023 | $250,000 (est) | $257,384 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2023 | $80,000 (est) | $82,363 (est) |
| Participations | 2023 | $196,000 | $201,789 |
| Residuals ? | 2023 | $184,000 | $189,435 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2023 | $50,000 | $51,477 |
| Total Expenses | 2023 | $760,000 | $782,448 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2023 | $4,135,893 | $4,258,056 |
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