Synopsis
After her thief mother's execution, Moll grows up in a nunnery until an abusive priest prompts her teenage rebellion. She flees to London's streets and, facing hardship, takes work as a prostitute for Mrs. Allworthy, meeting Hibble.
Scores
Overall Score
37.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
24.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
40.3%
Review Aggregate
59.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 50% of 8 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, character-driven, gritty. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
lightheartedcharacter-drivengrittystylizedromanticemotional
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Wright | 1996 | $1,150,000 | $2,300,000 | (est) |
| Morgan Freeman | 1996 | $708,000 | $1,416,000 | (est) |
| Stockard Channing | 1996 | $533,000 | $1,066,000 | (est) |
| John Lynch | 1996 | $436,000 | $871,000 | (est) |
| Brenda Fricker | 1996 | $373,000 | $745,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score46.0
RT critic review count24
Rotten Tomatoes audience score71.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating6.4
IMDb votes4,658
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1996 | $3,486,957 | $6,971,692 |
| International | 1996 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1996 | $3,486,957 | $6,971,692 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1996 | $1,743,478 | $3,485,846 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1996 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1996 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1996 | $10,878,000 | $21,749,067 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1996 | $12,888,000 | $25,767,786 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1996 | $1,394,783 | $2,788,677 |
| Total Revenues | 1996 | $26,904,261 | $53,791,374 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1996 | $16,000,000 | $31,989,802 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1996 | $2,787,000 (est) | $5,572,224 (est) |
| Participations | 1996 | $1,076,000 | $2,151,314 |
| Residuals ? | 1996 | $1,817,000 | $3,632,842 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1996 | $3,200,000 | $6,397,960 |
| Total Expenses | 1996 | $24,880,000 | $49,744,142 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1996 | $2,024,261 | $4,047,232 |
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