Synopsis
A look at the history of fame in the world through the eyes of pop star impresario, Rodney Bingenheimer.
Scores
Overall Score
42.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
30.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
36.8%
Review Aggregate
79.6
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 87% of 71 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, funny, emotional. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
lightheartedfunnyemotionaltragicdarkcharacter-drivenstylizedcoming of age
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodney Bingenheimer | 2004 | $9,000 | $15,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score87.0
RT critic review count75
Rotten Tomatoes audience score78.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating7.0
IMDb votes1,680
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2004 | $257,315 | $427,315 |
| International | 2004 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2004 | $257,315 | $427,315 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2004 | $128,658 | $213,657 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2004 | $66,000 | $109,604 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2004 | $2,000 | $3,321 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2004 | $6,958,000 | $11,554,921 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2004 | $14,559,000 | $24,177,651 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2004 | $115,792 | $192,292 |
| Total Revenues | 2004 | $21,829,449 | $36,251,446 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2004 | $283,000 (est) | $469,969 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2004 | $180,000 (est) | $298,920 (est) |
| Participations | 2004 | $873,000 | $1,449,762 |
| Residuals ? | 2004 | $1,592,000 | $2,643,782 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2004 | $56,600 | $93,994 |
| Total Expenses | 2004 | $2,984,600 | $4,956,427 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2004 | $18,844,849 | $31,295,020 |
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