Synopsis
In an attempt to end alimony payments, a working class man tries to set up his ex wife with potential husbands.
Scores
Overall Score
33.4
Popularity Percentile (Year)
24.5%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
34.5%
Review Aggregate
51.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 60% of 15 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize romantic, lighthearted, realistic. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
romanticlightheartedrealisticfunnycharacter-drivenemotional
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Dillon | 1993 | $1,058,000 | $2,296,000 | (est) |
| Annabella Sciorra | 1993 | $651,000 | $1,414,000 | (est) |
| Mary-Louise Parker | 1993 | $490,000 | $1,064,000 | (est) |
| William Hurt | 1993 | $401,000 | $870,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score55.0
RT critic review count20
Rotten Tomatoes audience score42.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating5.9
IMDb votes3,720
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1993 | $3,125,424 | $6,785,090 |
| International | 1993 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1993 | $3,125,424 | $6,785,090 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1993 | $1,562,712 | $3,392,545 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1993 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1993 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1993 | $11,833,000 | $25,688,665 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1993 | $9,509,000 | $20,643,414 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1993 | $1,250,170 | $2,714,036 |
| Total Revenues | 1993 | $24,154,882 | $52,438,660 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1993 | $13,000,000 | $28,222,145 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1993 | $2,196,000 (est) | $4,767,372 (est) |
| Participations | 1993 | $966,000 | $2,097,122 |
| Residuals ? | 1993 | $1,630,000 | $3,538,623 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1993 | $2,600,000 | $5,644,429 |
| Total Expenses | 1993 | $20,392,000 | $44,269,691 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1993 | $3,762,882 | $8,168,969 |
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