Synopsis
An eager and idealistic young attorney defends an Alcatraz prisoner accused of murdering a fellow inmate. The extenuating circumstances: his client had just spent over three years in solitary confinement.
Scores
Overall Score
62.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
57.5%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
65.3%
Review Aggregate
67.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 54% of 24 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize emotional, character-driven, historical. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
emotionalcharacter-drivenhistoricaldarkfamily-friendlysuspenseful
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Slater | 1995 | $1,204,000 | $2,477,000 | (est) |
| Kevin Bacon | 1995 | $741,000 | $1,525,000 | (est) |
| Gary Oldman | 1995 | $558,000 | $1,148,000 | (est) |
| Embeth Davidtz | 1995 | $456,000 | $939,000 | (est) |
| Brad Dourif | 1995 | $390,000 | $803,000 | (est) |
| William H. Macy | 1995 | $343,000 | $707,000 | (est) |
| R. Lee Ermey | 1995 | $308,000 | $634,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score54.0
RT critic review count39
Rotten Tomatoes audience score79.0
RT audience rating count10,000
IMDb rating7.3
IMDb votes32,175
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1995 | $17,381,942 | $35,778,972 |
| International | 1995 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1995 | $17,381,942 | $35,778,972 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1995 | $8,690,971 | $17,889,486 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1995 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1995 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1995 | $27,011,000 | $55,599,415 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1995 | $27,829,000 | $57,283,186 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1995 | $4,171,666 | $8,586,953 |
| Total Revenues | 1995 | $67,702,637 | $139,359,040 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1995 | $20,000,000 | $41,167,980 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1995 | $5,857,000 (est) | $12,056,043 (est) |
| Participations | 1995 | $5,416,000 | $11,148,289 |
| Residuals ? | 1995 | $4,249,000 | $8,746,137 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1995 | $4,000,000 | $8,233,596 |
| Total Expenses | 1995 | $39,522,000 | $81,352,045 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1995 | $28,180,637 | $58,006,995 |
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