Synopsis
October Country is a beautifully filmed portrait of an American family struggling for stability while haunted by the ghosts of war, teen pregnancy, foster care and child abuse. With rarely seen intimacy, sensitivity and respect, this vibrant documentary examines the forces that unsettle the working poor and the violence that lurks beneath the surface of American life.
Scores
Overall Score
23.1
Popularity Percentile (Year)
7.6%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
18.3%
Review Aggregate
66.7
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 76% of 17 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize dark, gritty, visually striking. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
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Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruno Odar, | 2010 | $0 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Gabriela Velásquez and | 2010 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Carlos Gassols | 2010 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score76.0
RT critic review count17
Rotten Tomatoes audience score55.0
RT audience rating count100
IMDb rating6.8
IMDb votes273
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2010 | $26,185 | $37,663 |
| International | 2010 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2010 | $26,185 | $37,663 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2010 | $13,092 | $18,831 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2010 | $640,000 | $920,532 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2010 | $187,000 | $268,968 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2010 | $1,503,000 | $2,161,812 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2010 | $3,366,000 | $4,841,423 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2010 | $70,800 | $101,834 |
| Total Revenues | 2010 | $5,779,892 | $8,313,399 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2010 | $236,000 (est) | $339,446 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2010 | $80,000 (est) | $115,066 (est) |
| Participations | 2010 | $231,000 | $332,254 |
| Residuals ? | 2010 | $388,000 | $558,072 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2010 | $47,200 | $67,889 |
| Total Expenses | 2010 | $982,200 | $1,412,729 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2010 | $4,797,692 | $6,900,670 |
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