Synopsis
When a series of package bombs shows up on the doorsteps of prominent politicians and businessmen in the summer of 1919, U.S. Bureau of Investigation Agent William Flynn (Strathairn) is assigned the task of finding those responsible. He becomes immersed in an investigation that uncovers an anarchist plot to destroy a corrupted government. Inspired by true events of the 1920s.
Scores
Overall Score
23.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
19.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
8.0%
Review Aggregate
58.9
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 71% of 14 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize historical, realistic, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
historicalrealisticcharacter-drivensuspensefulemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Strathairn | 2014 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Sam Witwer | 2014 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Ray Wise | 2014 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Edoardo Ballerini | 2014 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Alessandro Mario | 2014 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score71.0
RT critic review count14
Rotten Tomatoes audience score45.0
RT audience rating count250
IMDb rating5.9
IMDb votes1,010
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2014 | $6,796 | $9,007 |
| International | 2014 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2014 | $6,796 | $9,007 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2014 | $3,398 | $4,503 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2014 | $262,000 | $347,230 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2014 | $208,000 | $275,664 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2014 | $299,000 | $396,267 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2014 | $806,000 | $1,068,197 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2014 | $75,000 | $99,398 |
| Total Revenues | 2014 | $1,653,398 | $2,191,259 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2014 | $250,000 (est) | $331,327 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2014 | $80,000 (est) | $106,024 (est) |
| Participations | 2014 | $66,000 | $87,470 |
| Residuals ? | 2014 | $92,000 | $121,928 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2014 | $50,000 | $66,265 |
| Total Expenses | 2014 | $538,000 | $713,015 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2014 | $1,115,398 | $1,478,244 |
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