Synopsis
A man steps off a train into a French village awaiting the day when he will rob the town bank. He meets a retired poetry teacher striking up a strange friendship and explore the road not taken, each wanting to live the other's life.
Scores
Overall Score
59.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
47.4%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
62.6%
Review Aggregate
82.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 92% of 107 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize thin plot, lighthearted, character-driven. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
thin plotlightheartedcharacter-drivenfunnystylizedemotionaltragicsuspensefulhistoricalthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Hallyday | 2003 | $495,000 | $844,000 | (est) |
| Jean Rochefort | 2003 | $305,000 | $520,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score92.0
RT critic review count115
Rotten Tomatoes audience score79.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating7.1
IMDb votes7,734
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2003 | $2,542,020 | $4,333,868 |
| International | 2003 | $5,043,969 | $8,599,419 |
| Worldwide | 2003 | $7,585,989 | $12,933,287 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2003 | $3,288,598 | $5,606,702 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2003 | $62,000 | $105,703 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2003 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2003 | $12,182,000 | $20,768,986 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2003 | $22,224,000 | $37,889,505 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2003 | $1,016,808 | $1,733,547 |
| Total Revenues | 2003 | $38,773,406 | $66,104,444 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2003 | $5,000,000 | $8,524,457 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2003 | $3,958,000 (est) | $6,747,960 (est) |
| Participations | 2003 | $3,102,000 | $5,288,573 |
| Residuals ? | 2003 | $2,589,000 | $4,413,964 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2003 | $1,000,000 | $1,704,891 |
| Total Expenses | 2003 | $15,649,000 | $26,679,845 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2003 | $23,124,406 | $39,424,599 |
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