Synopsis
Chronicles the life of an iconic musical performer, from childhood musical talent to worldwide fame. Explores his collaborations, influences, character and relationships with family, friends and fans.
Scores
Overall Score
46.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
28.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
42.4%
Review Aggregate
93.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 98% of 41 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize historical, emotional, tragic. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
historicalemotionaltragiccharacter-drivenfamily-friendlyvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Foxx | 2024 | $11,000 | $11,000 | (est) |
| Mariah Carey | 2024 | $7,000 | $7,000 | (est) |
| Luther Vandross | 2024 | $5,000 | $5,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score98.0
RT critic review count41
Rotten Tomatoes audience score98.0
RT audience rating count100
IMDb rating8.1
IMDb votes973
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2024 | $390,000 | $390,000 |
| International | 2024 | $247,370 | $247,370 |
| Worldwide | 2024 | $637,370 | $637,370 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2024 | $293,948 | $293,948 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2024 | $1,783,000 | $1,783,000 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2024 | $2,543,000 | $2,543,000 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2024 | $256,000 | $256,000 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2024 | $951,000 | $951,000 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2024 | $175,500 | $175,500 |
| Total Revenues | 2024 | $6,002,448 | $6,002,448 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2024 | $423,000 (est) | $423,000 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2024 | $431,000 (est) | $431,000 (est) |
| Participations | 2024 | $240,000 | $240,000 |
| Residuals ? | 2024 | $211,000 | $211,000 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2024 | $84,600 | $84,600 |
| Total Expenses | 2024 | $1,389,600 | $1,389,600 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2024 | $4,612,848 | $4,612,848 |
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