Synopsis
To improve its relations with Muslim countries, the United States government sends comedian Albert Brooks to south Asia to write a report on what makes followers of Islam laugh.
Scores
Overall Score
44.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
44.5%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
47.9%
Review Aggregate
40.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 44% of 103 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, thin plot, satirical. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnythin plotsatiricalpoliticallightheartedupliftingvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Brooks | 2006 | $719,000 | $1,119,000 | (est) |
| John Carroll Lynch | 2006 | $443,000 | $689,000 | (est) |
| Sheetal Sheth | 2006 | $333,000 | $518,000 | (est) |
| Jon Tenney | 2006 | $272,000 | $424,000 | (est) |
| Fred Dalton Thompson | 2006 | $233,000 | $363,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score44.0
RT critic review count108
Rotten Tomatoes audience score27.0
RT audience rating count10,000
IMDb rating5.5
IMDb votes3,492
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2006 | $888,975 | $1,383,291 |
| International | 2006 | $13,337 | $20,753 |
| Worldwide | 2006 | $902,312 | $1,404,044 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2006 | $449,822 | $699,947 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2006 | $262,000 | $407,686 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2006 | $81,000 | $126,040 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2006 | $8,281,000 | $12,885,663 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2006 | $19,532,000 | $30,392,800 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2006 | $355,590 | $553,316 |
| Total Revenues | 2006 | $28,961,412 | $45,065,452 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2006 | $10,000,000 | $15,560,516 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2006 | $722,000 (est) | $1,123,469 (est) |
| Participations | 2006 | $1,158,000 | $1,801,908 |
| Residuals ? | 2006 | $2,080,000 | $3,236,587 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2006 | $2,000,000 | $3,112,103 |
| Total Expenses | 2006 | $15,960,000 | $24,834,583 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2006 | $13,001,412 | $20,230,868 |
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