Synopsis
When he discovers that his adopted son is a genius, a New York sportswriter seeks out the boy's birth mother - a ditzy porn star and prostitute.
Scores
Overall Score
58.5
Popularity Percentile (Year)
61.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
45.3%
Review Aggregate
74.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 75% of 12 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize romantic, political, lighthearted. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
romanticpoliticallightheartedfunnystylizedcharacter-driven
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. Murray Abraham | 1995 | $755,000 | $1,555,000 | (est) |
| Woody Allen | 1995 | $465,000 | $957,000 | (est) |
| Claire Bloom | 1995 | $350,000 | $721,000 | (est) |
| Helena Bonham Carter | 1995 | $286,000 | $589,000 | (est) |
| Olympia Dukakis | 1995 | $245,000 | $504,000 | (est) |
| Michael Rapaport | 1995 | $216,000 | $444,000 | (est) |
| Mira Sorvino | 1995 | $193,000 | $398,000 | (est) |
| David Ogden Stiers | 1995 | $176,000 | $363,000 | (est) |
| Jack Warden | 1995 | $162,000 | $334,000 | (est) |
| Peter Weller | 1995 | $151,000 | $310,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score78.0
RT critic review count37
Rotten Tomatoes audience score73.0
RT audience rating count10,000
IMDb rating7.0
IMDb votes44,262
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1995 | $6,468,498 | $13,314,749 |
| International | 1995 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1995 | $6,468,498 | $13,314,749 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1995 | $3,234,249 | $6,657,375 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1995 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1995 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1995 | $17,546,000 | $36,116,668 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1995 | $18,078,000 | $37,211,736 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1995 | $1,552,440 | $3,195,540 |
| Total Revenues | 1995 | $40,410,689 | $83,181,319 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1995 | $15,000,000 | $30,875,984 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1995 | $3,243,000 (est) | $6,675,388 (est) |
| Participations | 1995 | $1,616,000 | $3,326,373 |
| Residuals ? | 1995 | $2,702,000 | $5,561,794 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1995 | $3,000,000 | $6,175,197 |
| Total Expenses | 1995 | $25,561,000 | $52,614,736 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1995 | $14,849,689 | $30,566,583 |
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