Synopsis
Looking for change late in life, Harriet travels for a job as teacher in Mexico. The revolutionaries use her to gain access to a fortified estate. There she meets General Arroyo and befriends Old Gringo, a writer.
Scores
Overall Score
34.5
Popularity Percentile (Year)
23.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
41.5%
Review Aggregate
48.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 60% of 5 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize romantic, historical, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
romantichistoricalcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Fonda | 1989 | $2,501,000 | $6,328,000 | (est) |
| Gregory Peck | 1989 | $1,540,000 | $3,895,000 | (est) |
| Jimmy Smits | 1989 | $1,159,000 | $2,933,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score46.0
RT critic review count13
Rotten Tomatoes audience score44.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating5.7
IMDb votes2,215
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1989 | $3,574,256 | $9,042,291 |
| International | 1989 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1989 | $3,574,256 | $9,042,291 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1989 | $1,787,128 | $4,521,146 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1989 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1989 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1989 | $12,892,000 | $32,614,681 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1989 | $7,149,000 | $18,085,817 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1989 | $1,429,702 | $3,616,916 |
| Total Revenues | 1989 | $23,257,830 | $58,838,560 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1989 | $26,000,000 | $65,775,806 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1989 | $1,967,000 (est) | $4,976,193 (est) |
| Participations | 1989 | $465,000 | $1,176,375 |
| Residuals ? | 1989 | $1,543,000 | $3,903,541 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1989 | $4,420,000 | $11,181,887 |
| Total Expenses | 1989 | $34,395,000 | $87,013,802 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1989 | $-11,137,170 | $-28,175,243 |
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