Synopsis
An Iranian-born teenager living in suburban New Jersey thinks of herself as simply an American until anti-Iranian sentiment erupts in her community after American hostages are held in Iran.
Scores
Overall Score
26.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
6.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
24.2%
Review Aggregate
74.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 81% of 31 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize emotional, thought-provoking, character-driven. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
emotionalthought-provokingcharacter-drivenhistoricalfamily-friendlyfunnypolitical
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score78.0
RT critic review count36
Rotten Tomatoes audience score75.0
RT audience rating count50
IMDb rating6.8
IMDb votes303
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2002 | $129,265 | $225,405 |
| International | 2002 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2002 | $129,265 | $225,405 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2002 | $64,632 | $112,703 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2002 | $3,000 | $5,231 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2002 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2002 | $3,888,000 | $6,779,686 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2002 | $7,250,000 | $12,642,162 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2002 | $64,632 | $112,703 |
| Total Revenues | 2002 | $11,270,265 | $19,652,485 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2002 | $250,000 (est) | $435,937 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2002 | $103,000 (est) | $179,606 (est) |
| Participations | 2002 | $451,000 | $786,430 |
| Residuals ? | 2002 | $818,000 | $1,426,385 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2002 | $50,000 | $87,187 |
| Total Expenses | 2002 | $1,672,000 | $2,915,544 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2002 | $9,598,265 | $16,736,941 |
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