Synopsis
A Russian saxophonist visiting New York City with a USSR circus troupe suddenly decides to defect in Bloomingdale's.
Scores
Overall Score
64.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
57.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
72.3%
Review Aggregate
66.1
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 70% of 69 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, funny, romantic. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
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Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Williams | 1984 | $1,251,000 | $3,776,000 | (est) |
| María Conchita Alonso | 1984 | $770,000 | $2,324,000 | (est) |
| Cleavant Derricks | 1984 | $580,000 | $1,750,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score73.0
RT critic review count77
Rotten Tomatoes audience score59.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating6.5
IMDb votes13,945
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1984 | $25,068,724 | $75,688,730 |
| International | 1984 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1984 | $25,068,724 | $75,688,730 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1984 | $12,534,362 | $37,844,365 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1984 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1984 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1984 | $12,440,000 | $37,559,463 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1984 | $6,622,000 | $19,993,470 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1984 | $6,267,181 | $18,922,182 |
| Total Revenues | 1984 | $37,863,543 | $114,319,480 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1984 | $13,000,000 | $39,250,242 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1984 | $7,127,000 (est) | $21,518,191 (est) |
| Participations | 1984 | $1,515,000 | $4,574,163 |
| Residuals ? | 1984 | $1,702,000 | $5,138,762 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1984 | $2,600,000 | $7,850,048 |
| Total Expenses | 1984 | $25,944,000 | $78,331,407 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1984 | $11,919,543 | $35,988,073 |
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