Synopsis
Margaret Cho returns to the concert stage with a "killer" one-woman show filmed live at the Warner Theatre in Washington D.C., Assassin features a fresh dose of Margaret's ground-breaking and controversial brand of humor.
Scores
Overall Score
24.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
13.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
20.5%
Review Aggregate
56.1
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 38% of 26 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, political, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnypoliticalcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score38.0
RT critic review count26
Rotten Tomatoes audience score57.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating8.4
IMDb votes14
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2005 | $40,123 | $64,447 |
| International | 2005 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2005 | $40,123 | $64,447 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2005 | $20,062 | $32,224 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2005 | $50,000 | $80,312 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2005 | $8,000 | $12,850 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2005 | $2,814,000 | $4,519,978 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2005 | $6,756,000 | $10,851,803 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2005 | $75,000 | $120,469 |
| Total Revenues | 2005 | $9,723,062 | $15,617,636 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2005 | $250,000 (est) | $401,562 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2005 | $80,000 (est) | $128,500 (est) |
| Participations | 2005 | $389,000 | $624,830 |
| Residuals ? | 2005 | $705,000 | $1,132,404 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2005 | $50,000 | $80,312 |
| Total Expenses | 2005 | $1,474,000 | $2,367,608 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2005 | $8,249,062 | $13,250,029 |
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