Synopsis
Writers and editors from the New York Times discuss their unique approach to writing the obituaries of public figures.
Scores
Overall Score
44.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
30.6%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
41.4%
Review Aggregate
82.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 93% of 57 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize thin plot, funny, macabre. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
thin plotfunnymacabredarkstylizedgrittyfamily-friendly
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score93.0
RT critic review count57
Rotten Tomatoes audience score76.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating7.3
IMDb votes807
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2017 | $315,049 | $403,227 |
| International | 2017 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2017 | $315,049 | $403,227 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2017 | $157,524 | $201,613 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2017 | $1,901,000 | $2,433,063 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2017 | $2,121,000 | $2,714,638 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2017 | $1,418,000 | $1,814,878 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2017 | $4,073,000 | $5,212,975 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2017 | $141,772 | $181,452 |
| Total Revenues | 2017 | $9,812,297 | $12,558,618 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2017 | $274,000 (est) | $350,689 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2017 | $221,000 (est) | $282,855 (est) |
| Participations | 2017 | $392,000 | $501,715 |
| Residuals ? | 2017 | $526,000 | $673,220 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2017 | $54,800 | $70,138 |
| Total Expenses | 2017 | $1,467,800 | $1,878,616 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2017 | $8,344,497 | $10,680,002 |
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