Synopsis
A look into the many lives of Christa Päffgen, otherwise known as Nico; from cutie German mädchen to the first of the supermodels, to glamorous diva of the Velvet Underground, to cult item, junkie and hag. Many faces for the same woman, whom, you realize, just couldn't bring herself to care enough to live.
Scores
Overall Score
24.5
Popularity Percentile (Year)
5.7%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
15.5%
Review Aggregate
82.7
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 75% of 12 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize visually striking, character-driven, emotional. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
visually strikingcharacter-drivenemotionalthought-provokingrealistic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score82.0
RT critic review count17
Rotten Tomatoes audience score91.0
RT audience rating count100
IMDb rating7.2
IMDb votes771
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1995 | $306,691 | $631,292 |
| International | 1995 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1995 | $306,691 | $631,292 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1995 | $153,346 | $315,646 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1995 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1995 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1995 | $3,530,000 | $7,266,148 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1995 | $3,637,000 | $7,486,397 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1995 | $128,810 | $265,143 |
| Total Revenues | 1995 | $7,449,156 | $15,333,334 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1995 | $337,000 (est) | $693,680 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1995 | $215,000 (est) | $442,556 (est) |
| Participations | 1995 | $298,000 | $613,403 |
| Residuals ? | 1995 | $528,000 | $1,086,835 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1995 | $67,400 | $138,736 |
| Total Expenses | 1995 | $1,445,400 | $2,975,210 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1995 | $6,003,756 | $12,358,125 |
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