Synopsis
On the eve of the 40th anniversary of the Gay Rights Movement, the film explores the drama, struggle and enduring legacy of the first-ever gay play and subsequent Hollywood movie to successfully reach a mainstream audience. Beloved by some for breaking new ground, and condemned by others for reinforcing gay stereotypes, The Boys in the Band sparked heated controversy that still exists four decades later.
Scores
Overall Score
33.5
Popularity Percentile (Year)
28.5%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
16.5%
Review Aggregate
74.7
Critic Consensus
No professional critic quote data was available to synthesize a consensus summary.
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Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Edgerton | 2011 | $2,889,000 | $4,029,000 | (est) |
| Callum Turner | 2011 | $1,778,000 | $2,480,000 | (est) |
| Peter Guinness | 2011 | $1,339,000 | $1,867,000 | (est) |
| Jack Mulhern | 2011 | $1,095,000 | $1,527,000 | (est) |
| James Wolk | 2011 | $936,000 | $1,306,000 | (est) |
| Hadley Robinson | 2011 | $824,000 | $1,149,000 | (est) |
| Courtney Henggeler | 2011 | $740,000 | $1,032,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score57.0
RT critic review count162
Rotten Tomatoes audience score96.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating7.3
IMDb votes723
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2011 | $33,443 | $46,648 |
| International | 2011 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2011 | $33,443 | $46,648 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2011 | $16,722 | $23,324 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2011 | $806,000 | $1,124,243 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2011 | $259,000 | $361,264 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2011 | $1,475,000 | $2,057,392 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2011 | $3,517,000 | $4,905,660 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2011 | $75,000 | $104,613 |
| Total Revenues | 2011 | $6,148,722 | $8,576,496 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2011 | $250,000 (est) | $348,711 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2011 | $80,000 (est) | $111,587 (est) |
| Participations | 2011 | $246,000 | $343,131 |
| Residuals ? | 2011 | $406,000 | $566,306 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2011 | $50,000 | $69,742 |
| Total Expenses | 2011 | $1,032,000 | $1,439,477 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2011 | $5,116,722 | $7,137,019 |
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