Synopsis
Deep in the bayou sits a floating town called Little Chenier. It is here that Beaux and his mentally challenged brother, Pemon, run a bait-and-tackle shop. Pemon is accused of a crime, and Beaux chooses to protect his brother at all costs.
Scores
Overall Score
31.5
Popularity Percentile (Year)
18.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
27.5%
Review Aggregate
69.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 60% of 5 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize realistic, character-driven, emotional. Common reservations focus on uneven tone, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
realisticcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provokinguneven tone
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnathon Schaech | 2008 | $313,000 | $456,000 | (est) |
| Frederick Koehler | 2008 | $193,000 | $281,000 | (est) |
| Tamara Braun | 2008 | $145,000 | $211,000 | (est) |
| Jeremy Davidson | 2008 | $119,000 | $173,000 | (est) |
| Clifton Collins Jr. | 2008 | $101,000 | $148,000 | (est) |
| Chris Mulkey | 2008 | $89,000 | $130,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score67.0
RT critic review count6
Rotten Tomatoes audience score72.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating6.8
IMDb votes618
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2008 | $87,939 | $128,130 |
| International | 2008 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2008 | $87,939 | $128,130 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2008 | $43,970 | $64,065 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2008 | $465,000 | $677,522 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2008 | $166,000 | $241,868 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2008 | $3,852,000 | $5,612,505 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2008 | $7,981,000 | $11,628,610 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2008 | $43,970 | $64,065 |
| Total Revenues | 2008 | $12,551,939 | $18,288,636 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2008 | $6,000,000 | $8,742,220 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2008 | $80,000 (est) | $116,563 (est) |
| Participations | 2008 | $502,000 | $731,432 |
| Residuals ? | 2008 | $893,000 | $1,301,134 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2008 | $1,200,000 | $1,748,444 |
| Total Expenses | 2008 | $8,675,000 | $12,639,793 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2008 | $3,876,939 | $5,648,842 |
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