Synopsis
When the television ratings machines suddenly malfunction, public television suddenly, but mistakenly, soars to #1 in this humorous satire.
Scores
Overall Score
51.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
89.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
2.0%
Review Aggregate
52.4
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 47% of 98 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize thin plot, funny, family-friendly. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
thin plotfunnyfamily-friendlylightheartedcharacter-drivenvisually strikingstylizeddarkcoming of agehistorical
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score48.0
RT critic review count102
Rotten Tomatoes audience score57.0
RT audience rating count250,000
IMDb rating5.3
IMDb votes268
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1996 | $9,481 | $18,956 |
| International | 1996 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1996 | $9,481 | $18,956 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1996 | $4,740 | $9,478 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1996 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1996 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1996 | $298,000 | $595,810 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1996 | $353,000 | $705,775 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1996 | $75,000 | $149,952 |
| Total Revenues | 1996 | $730,740 | $1,461,015 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1996 | $250,000 (est) | $499,841 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1996 | $80,000 (est) | $159,949 (est) |
| Participations | 1996 | $15,000 | $29,990 |
| Residuals ? | 1996 | $46,000 | $91,971 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1996 | $50,000 | $99,968 |
| Total Expenses | 1996 | $441,000 | $881,719 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1996 | $289,740 | $579,296 |
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