Synopsis
A documentary that celebrates Rick Hall, the founder of FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and the signature sound he developed in songs such as "I'll Take You There", "Brown Sugar", and "When a Man Loves a Woman".
Scores
Overall Score
58.4
Popularity Percentile (Year)
49.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
52.9%
Review Aggregate
89.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 96% of 85 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize emotional, lighthearted, uplifting. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
emotionallightheartedupliftingtragicstylizedvisually strikingfunnycoming of age
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bono | 2013 | $5,000 | $6,000 | (est) |
| Clarence Carter | 2013 | $3,000 | $4,000 | (est) |
| Jimmy Cliff | 2013 | $2,000 | $3,000 | (est) |
| Aretha Franklin | 2013 | $2,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| Rick Hall | 2013 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| Roger Hawkins | 2013 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| David Hood | 2013 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| Mick Jagger | 2013 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Jai Johanny Johanson | 2013 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Donna Jean Godchaux | 2013 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Jimmy Johnson | 2013 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Alicia Keys | 2013 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Ed King | 2013 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Spooner Oldham | 2013 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Dan Penn | 2013 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Keith Richards | 2013 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Percy Sledge | 2013 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Candi Staton | 2013 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| John Paul White | 2013 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Steve Winwood | 2013 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score96.0
RT critic review count85
Rotten Tomatoes audience score89.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating7.8
IMDb votes4,461
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2013 | $696,241 | $937,385 |
| International | 2013 | $13,174 | $17,737 |
| Worldwide | 2013 | $709,415 | $955,122 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2013 | $353,390 | $475,787 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2013 | $2,834,000 | $3,815,561 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2013 | $1,694,000 | $2,280,720 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2013 | $3,663,000 | $4,931,687 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2013 | $9,491,000 | $12,778,226 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2013 | $292,421 | $393,702 |
| Total Revenues | 2013 | $18,327,811 | $24,675,684 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2013 | $465,000 (est) | $626,054 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2013 | $497,000 (est) | $669,137 (est) |
| Participations | 2013 | $733,000 | $986,876 |
| Residuals ? | 2013 | $1,139,000 | $1,533,495 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2013 | $93,000 | $125,211 |
| Total Expenses | 2013 | $2,927,000 | $3,940,772 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2013 | $15,400,811 | $20,734,912 |
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