Synopsis
A shy reclusive lady is convinced by an invisible entity to sing. Subsequently, she finds herself noticed by a sleazy talent agent and her talent being showcased on-stage. She also meets a kind but nervous man who becomes her best friend.
Scores
Overall Score
55.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
52.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
47.9%
Review Aggregate
75.4
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 91% of 22 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize romantic, emotional, gritty. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
romanticemotionalgrittyfunnycharacter-drivenvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Horrocks | 1998 | $58,000 | $112,000 | (est) |
| Michael Caine | 1998 | $36,000 | $69,000 | (est) |
| Brenda Blethyn | 1998 | $27,000 | $52,000 | (est) |
| Jim Broadbent | 1998 | $22,000 | $43,000 | (est) |
| Ewan McGregor | 1998 | $19,000 | $36,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score80.0
RT critic review count50
Rotten Tomatoes audience score74.0
RT audience rating count10,000
IMDb rating7.0
IMDb votes17,623
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1998 | $4,611,784 | $8,875,562 |
| International | 1998 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1998 | $4,611,784 | $8,875,562 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1998 | $2,305,892 | $4,437,781 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1998 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1998 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1998 | $11,595,000 | $22,315,040 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1998 | $16,221,000 | $31,217,961 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1998 | $1,844,714 | $3,550,225 |
| Total Revenues | 1998 | $31,966,606 | $61,521,007 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1998 | $5,073,000 (est) | $9,763,191 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1998 | $3,008,000 (est) | $5,789,016 (est) |
| Participations | 1998 | $1,279,000 | $2,461,487 |
| Residuals ? | 1998 | $2,138,000 | $4,114,666 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1998 | $1,014,600 | $1,952,638 |
| Total Expenses | 1998 | $12,512,600 | $24,080,998 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1998 | $19,454,006 | $37,440,010 |
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