Synopsis
Frank determines to salvage his self-esteem and tackle his demons by attempting the ultimate test of endurance - swimming the English Channel.
Scores
Overall Score
47.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
31.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
48.9%
Review Aggregate
83.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 100% of 6 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize visually striking, funny, character-driven. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
visually strikingfunnycharacter-drivenromanticemotionalthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbra Streisand | 2006 | $385,000 | $599,000 | (est) |
| Yves Montand | 2006 | $237,000 | $369,000 | (est) |
| Bob Newhart | 2006 | $178,000 | $278,000 | (est) |
| Larry Blyden | 2006 | $146,000 | $227,000 | (est) |
| Simon Oakland | 2006 | $125,000 | $194,000 | (est) |
| Jack Nicholson | 2006 | $110,000 | $171,000 | (est) |
| John Richardson | 2006 | $99,000 | $153,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score100.0
RT critic review count10
Rotten Tomatoes audience score75.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating6.9
IMDb votes3,481
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2006 | $191,033 | $297,257 |
| International | 2006 | $826,224 | $1,285,647 |
| Worldwide | 2006 | $1,017,257 | $1,582,904 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2006 | $426,006 | $662,887 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2006 | $175,000 | $272,309 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2006 | $54,000 | $84,027 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2006 | $5,538,000 | $8,617,414 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2006 | $13,064,000 | $20,328,258 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2006 | $85,965 | $133,766 |
| Total Revenues | 2006 | $19,342,971 | $30,098,661 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2006 | $8,000,000 | $12,448,413 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2006 | $814,000 (est) | $1,266,626 (est) |
| Participations | 2006 | $774,000 | $1,204,384 |
| Residuals ? | 2006 | $1,381,000 | $2,148,907 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2006 | $1,600,000 | $2,489,683 |
| Total Expenses | 2006 | $12,569,000 | $19,558,012 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2006 | $6,773,971 | $10,540,648 |
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