Synopsis
Al Pacino's deeply felt rumination on Shakespeare's significance and relevance to the modern world through interviews and an in-depth analysis of "Richard III."
Scores
Overall Score
44.0
Popularity Percentile (Year)
36.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
32.9%
Review Aggregate
79.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 80% of 40 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, family-friendly, character-driven. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
funnyfamily-friendlycharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penelope Allen | 1996 | $13,000 | $26,000 | (est) |
| Alec Baldwin | 1996 | $8,000 | $16,000 | (est) |
| Kevin Conway | 1996 | $6,000 | $12,000 | (est) |
| Al Pacino | 1996 | $5,000 | $10,000 | (est) |
| Estelle Parsons | 1996 | $4,000 | $9,000 | (est) |
| Aidan Quinn | 1996 | $4,000 | $7,000 | (est) |
| Winona Ryder | 1996 | $3,000 | $7,000 | (est) |
| Kevin Spacey | 1996 | $3,000 | $6,000 | (est) |
| Harris Yulin | 1996 | $3,000 | $6,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score83.0
RT critic review count48
Rotten Tomatoes audience score80.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating7.3
IMDb votes8,759
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1996 | $1,408,575 | $2,816,252 |
| International | 1996 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1996 | $1,408,575 | $2,816,252 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1996 | $704,288 | $1,408,126 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1996 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1996 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1996 | $9,024,000 | $18,042,248 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1996 | $10,691,000 | $21,375,186 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1996 | $563,430 | $1,126,501 |
| Total Revenues | 1996 | $20,982,718 | $41,952,061 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1996 | $1,200,000 (est) | $2,399,235 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1996 | $631,000 (est) | $1,261,598 (est) |
| Participations | 1996 | $839,000 | $1,677,465 |
| Residuals ? | 1996 | $1,477,000 | $2,953,059 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1996 | $240,000 | $479,847 |
| Total Expenses | 1996 | $4,387,000 | $8,771,204 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1996 | $16,595,718 | $33,180,857 |
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