Synopsis
O.C. and Stiggs aren't your average unhappy teenagers. They not only despise their suburban surroundings, they plot against them. They seek revenge against the middle-class Schwab family, who embody all they detest: the middle class.
Scores
Overall Score
19.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
18.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
2.3%
Review Aggregate
51.1
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 50% of 6 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize satirical, funny, romantic. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
satiricalfunnyromanticcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel H. Jenkins | 1987 | $337,000 | $931,000 | (est) |
| Neill Barry | 1987 | $207,000 | $573,000 | (est) |
| Paul Dooley | 1987 | $156,000 | $431,000 | (est) |
| Jane Curtin | 1987 | $128,000 | $353,000 | (est) |
| Martin Mull | 1987 | $109,000 | $302,000 | (est) |
| Dennis Hopper | 1987 | $96,000 | $265,000 | (est) |
| Ray Walston | 1987 | $86,000 | $238,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score50.0
RT critic review count6
Rotten Tomatoes audience score51.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating5.3
IMDb votes1,554
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1987 | $29,815 | $82,332 |
| International | 1987 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1987 | $29,815 | $82,332 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1987 | $14,908 | $41,166 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1987 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1987 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1987 | $221,000 | $610,279 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1987 | $103,000 | $284,429 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1987 | $2,100,000 | $5,799,032 |
| Total Revenues | 1987 | $2,438,908 | $6,734,906 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1987 | $7,000,000 | $19,330,106 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1987 | $80,000 (est) | $220,915 (est) |
| Participations | 1987 | $49,000 | $135,311 |
| Residuals ? | 1987 | $122,000 | $336,896 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1987 | $1,400,000 | $3,866,021 |
| Total Expenses | 1987 | $8,651,000 | $23,889,249 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1987 | $-6,212,092 | $-17,154,343 |
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