Synopsis
A stubborn man past his prime reflects on his life of strict independence and seeks more from himself.
Scores
Overall Score
70.0
Popularity Percentile (Year)
52.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
84.3%
Review Aggregate
83.3
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 92% of 50 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize character-driven, lighthearted, funny. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
character-drivenlightheartedfunnygrittyrealisticfamily-friendly
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Newman | 1994 | $1,924,000 | $4,073,000 | (est) |
| Jessica Tandy | 1994 | $1,184,000 | $2,507,000 | (est) |
| Melanie Griffith | 1994 | $892,000 | $1,887,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score91.0
RT critic review count57
Rotten Tomatoes audience score82.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating7.3
IMDb votes23,981
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1994 | $39,491,976 | $83,594,010 |
| International | 1994 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1994 | $39,491,976 | $83,594,010 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1994 | $19,745,988 | $41,797,005 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1994 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1994 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1994 | $44,121,000 | $93,392,423 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1994 | $40,725,000 | $86,203,994 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1994 | $9,872,994 | $20,898,502 |
| Total Revenues | 1994 | $114,464,982 | $242,291,924 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1994 | $20,000,000 | $42,334,681 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1994 | $9,206,000 (est) | $19,486,654 (est) |
| Participations | 1994 | $9,157,000 | $19,382,934 |
| Residuals ? | 1994 | $6,744,000 | $14,275,254 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1994 | $4,000,000 | $8,466,936 |
| Total Expenses | 1994 | $49,107,000 | $103,946,459 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1994 | $65,357,982 | $138,345,465 |
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