Synopsis
A semi-literate and lonely odd-job man bonds with a much older and well-read woman.
Scores
Overall Score
62.0
Popularity Percentile (Year)
46.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
72.3%
Review Aggregate
79.7
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 85% of 60 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, character-driven, emotional. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
lightheartedcharacter-drivenemotionalromantictragicfunny
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gérard Depardieu | 2011 | $891,000 | $1,243,000 | (est) |
| Gisèle Casadesus | 2011 | $549,000 | $765,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score85.0
RT critic review count61
Rotten Tomatoes audience score79.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating7.2
IMDb votes7,854
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2011 | $666,557 | $929,742 |
| International | 2011 | $16,440,586 | $22,932,021 |
| Worldwide | 2011 | $17,107,144 | $23,861,764 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2011 | $6,909,513 | $9,637,679 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2011 | $2,567,000 | $3,580,560 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2011 | $825,000 | $1,150,745 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2011 | $4,697,000 | $6,551,573 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2011 | $11,199,000 | $15,620,836 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2011 | $279,954 | $390,492 |
| Total Revenues | 2011 | $26,477,467 | $36,931,884 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2011 | $9,000,000 | $12,553,579 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2011 | $4,361,000 (est) | $6,082,906 (est) |
| Participations | 2011 | $1,059,000 | $1,477,138 |
| Residuals ? | 2011 | $1,316,000 | $1,835,612 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2011 | $1,800,000 | $2,510,716 |
| Total Expenses | 2011 | $17,536,000 | $24,459,950 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2011 | $8,941,467 | $12,471,934 |
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