Synopsis
Experience an inspiring true-life adventure aboard the high-tech sloop MORNING LIGHT. Fifteen rookie sailors have one goal in mind -- to be part of her crew, racing in the most revered sailing competition on Earth, the Transpac Yacht Race.
Scores
Overall Score
27.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
12.5%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
36.8%
Review Aggregate
43.4
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 27% of 30 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize stylized, family-friendly, emotional. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
stylizedfamily-friendlyemotionalsuspensefulcharacter-drivenvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score29.0
RT critic review count31
Rotten Tomatoes audience score50.0
RT audience rating count250
IMDb rating5.7
IMDb votes431
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2008 | $275,497 | $401,409 |
| International | 2008 | $279 | $407 |
| Worldwide | 2008 | $275,776 | $401,816 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2008 | $137,860 | $200,867 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2008 | $652,000 | $949,988 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2008 | $232,000 | $338,033 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2008 | $5,401,000 | $7,869,455 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2008 | $11,191,000 | $16,305,698 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2008 | $123,974 | $180,634 |
| Total Revenues | 2008 | $17,737,834 | $25,844,675 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2008 | $303,000 (est) | $441,482 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2008 | $193,000 (est) | $281,208 (est) |
| Participations | 2008 | $710,000 | $1,034,496 |
| Residuals ? | 2008 | $1,259,000 | $1,834,409 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2008 | $60,600 | $88,296 |
| Total Expenses | 2008 | $2,525,600 | $3,679,892 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2008 | $15,212,234 | $22,164,783 |
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