Synopsis
Based on the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott. When two homeless boys from Boston find themselves at Plumfield, a rural boarding school run by Jo and her husband, the boys learn both academic and life lessons they won't ever forget.
Scores
Overall Score
16.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
3.5%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
15.0%
Review Aggregate
47.6
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 50% of 2 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize family-friendly, character-driven, emotional. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
family-friendlycharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provokingrealistic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mariel Hemingway | 1998 | $2,000 | $4,000 | (est) |
| Chris Sarandon | 1998 | $1,000 | $3,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score14.0
RT critic review count7
Rotten Tomatoes audience score75.0
RT audience rating count250
IMDb rating6.3
IMDb votes684
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1998 | $104,255 | $200,643 |
| International | 1998 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1998 | $104,255 | $200,643 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1998 | $52,128 | $100,321 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1998 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1998 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1998 | $2,167,000 | $4,170,478 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1998 | $3,032,000 | $5,835,205 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1998 | $52,128 | $100,321 |
| Total Revenues | 1998 | $5,303,255 | $10,206,326 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1998 | $250,000 (est) | $481,135 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1998 | $83,000 (est) | $159,737 (est) |
| Participations | 1998 | $212,000 | $408,002 |
| Residuals ? | 1998 | $378,000 | $727,476 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1998 | $50,000 | $96,227 |
| Total Expenses | 1998 | $973,000 | $1,872,577 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1998 | $4,330,255 | $8,333,748 |
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