Synopsis
At a 1962 college, Dean Vernon Wormer is determined to expel the entire Delta Tau Chi Fraternity, but those troublemakers have other plans for him.
Scores
Overall Score
68.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
55.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
75.0%
Review Aggregate
86.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 89% of 44 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, character-driven, family-friendly. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
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Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Belushi | 1978 | $156,000 | $753,000 | (est) |
| Tim Matheson | 1978 | $96,000 | $463,000 | (est) |
| John Vernon | 1978 | $73,000 | $349,000 | (est) |
| Verna Bloom | 1978 | $59,000 | $285,000 | (est) |
| Thomas Hulce | 1978 | $51,000 | $244,000 | (est) |
| Donald Sutherland | 1978 | $45,000 | $215,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score91.0
RT critic review count54
Rotten Tomatoes audience score89.0
RT audience rating count100,000
IMDb rating7.4
IMDb votes134,133
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1978 | $120,091,123 | $577,800,388 |
| International | 1978 | $7,219 | $34,733 |
| Worldwide | 1978 | $120,098,342 | $577,835,121 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1978 | $60,048,449 | $288,914,087 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1978 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1978 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1978 | $3,143,000 | $15,122,072 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1978 | $4,087,000 | $19,663,986 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1978 | $42,031,893 | $202,230,136 |
| Total Revenues | 1978 | $109,310,342 | $525,930,281 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1978 | $3,000,000 | $14,434,049 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? source | 1978 | $4,500,000 | $21,651,074 |
| Participations | 1978 | $8,745,000 | $42,075,253 |
| Residuals ? | 1978 | $2,544,000 | $12,240,074 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1978 | $600,000 | $2,886,810 |
| Total Expenses | 1978 | $19,389,000 | $93,287,259 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1978 | $89,921,342 | $432,643,022 |
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