Synopsis
A struggling woman finds unexpected love with a charismatic older salesman at a real estate seminar. Their passionate relationship clashes with the values of her family, particularly her father.
Scores
Overall Score
51.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
33.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
63.9%
Review Aggregate
69.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 64% of 11 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize romantic, family-friendly, lighthearted. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
romanticfamily-friendlylightheartedfunnycharacter-drivenemotional
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Dreyfuss | 1991 | $1,150,000 | $2,649,000 | (est) |
| Holly Hunter | 1991 | $708,000 | $1,631,000 | (est) |
| Danny Aiello | 1991 | $533,000 | $1,228,000 | (est) |
| Laura San Giacomo | 1991 | $436,000 | $1,004,000 | (est) |
| Gena Rowlands | 1991 | $373,000 | $859,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score70.0
RT critic review count20
Rotten Tomatoes audience score73.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating6.5
IMDb votes5,346
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1991 | $14,851,083 | $34,205,468 |
| International | 1991 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1991 | $14,851,083 | $34,205,468 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1991 | $7,425,542 | $17,102,734 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1991 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1991 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1991 | $26,254,000 | $60,469,015 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1991 | $16,011,000 | $36,877,024 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1991 | $3,564,260 | $8,209,312 |
| Total Revenues | 1991 | $53,254,801 | $122,658,085 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1991 | $16,000,000 | $36,851,689 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1991 | $5,435,000 (est) | $12,518,058 (est) |
| Participations | 1991 | $4,260,000 | $9,811,762 |
| Residuals ? | 1991 | $3,290,000 | $7,577,628 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1991 | $3,200,000 | $7,370,338 |
| Total Expenses | 1991 | $32,185,000 | $74,129,475 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1991 | $21,069,801 | $48,528,610 |
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