Synopsis
Pakistani taxi-driver Parvez and prostitute Bettina find themselves trapped in the middle when Islamic fundamentalists decide to clean up their local town.
Scores
Overall Score
37.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
21.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
36.9%
Review Aggregate
74.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 88% of 8 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize family-friendly, funny, character-driven. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
family-friendlyfunnycharacter-drivenromanticemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Om Puri | 1999 | $139,000 | $262,000 | (est) |
| Rachel Griffiths | 1999 | $86,000 | $161,000 | (est) |
| Akbar Kurtha | 1999 | $64,000 | $121,000 | (est) |
| Stellan Skarsgård | 1999 | $53,000 | $99,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score79.0
RT critic review count28
Rotten Tomatoes audience score75.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating6.8
IMDb votes1,697
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1999 | $417,683 | $786,478 |
| International | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1999 | $417,683 | $786,478 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1999 | $208,842 | $393,239 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1999 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1999 | $7,026,000 | $13,229,629 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1999 | $9,081,000 | $17,099,098 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1999 | $175,427 | $330,321 |
| Total Revenues | 1999 | $16,491,268 | $31,052,286 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1999 | $2,134,800 | $4,019,728 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1999 | $334,000 (est) | $628,906 (est) |
| Participations | 1999 | $660,000 | $1,242,749 |
| Residuals ? | 1999 | $1,191,000 | $2,242,597 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1999 | $426,960 | $803,946 |
| Total Expenses | 1999 | $4,746,760 | $8,937,927 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1999 | $11,744,508 | $22,114,359 |
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