Synopsis
The lives of two strangers and their young children unexpectedly intersect on one hectic, stressful day in New York City.
Scores
Overall Score
77.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
77.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
87.3%
Review Aggregate
60.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 71% of 14 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize romantic, gritty, lighthearted. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
romanticgrittylightheartedfamily-friendlyfunnycharacter-driven
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Pfeiffer | 1996 | $826,000 | $1,652,000 | (est) |
| George Clooney | 1996 | $3,000,000 source | $5,998,088 | reported |
| Mae Whitman | 1996 | $383,000 | $766,000 | (est) |
| Charles Durning | 1996 | $313,000 | $626,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score53.0
RT critic review count36
Rotten Tomatoes audience score66.0
RT audience rating count50,000
IMDb rating6.5
IMDb votes49,979
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1996 | $46,151,454 | $92,273,493 |
| International | 1996 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1996 | $46,151,454 | $92,273,493 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1996 | $23,075,727 | $46,136,747 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1996 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1996 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1996 | $35,392,000 | $70,761,443 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1996 | $41,930,000 | $83,833,276 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1996 | $11,537,864 | $23,068,373 |
| Total Revenues | 1996 | $111,935,590 | $223,799,839 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1996 | $23,201,000 (est) | $46,387,213 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1996 | $12,545,000 (est) | $25,082,004 (est) |
| Participations | 1996 | $8,955,000 | $17,904,293 |
| Residuals ? | 1996 | $6,267,000 | $12,530,006 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1996 | $4,640,200 | $9,277,443 |
| Total Expenses | 1996 | $55,608,200 | $111,180,958 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1996 | $56,327,390 | $112,618,881 |
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